dioxide
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saɪd, -sɪd noun Chemistry.
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen, each of which is bonded directly to an atom of a second element, as manganese dioxide, MnO 2 , or nitrogen dioxide, NO 2 .
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| —n | |
| 1. | any oxide containing two oxygen atoms per molecule, both of which are bonded to an atom of another element |
| 2. | another name for a peroxide |
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Medical Dictionary
dioxide di·ox·ide (dī-ŏk'sīd)
n.
A compound containing two oxygen atoms per molecule.
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Science Dictionary
| dioxide (dī-ŏk'sīd) Pronunciation Key
A compound containing two oxygen atoms per molecule. |
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When this elemental sulfur is burned in the air, it forms sulfur dioxide.
The outer layer of silicon dioxide protects the active layers inside.
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