Dioxide: meaning, definitions and examples

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dioxide

 

[ daษชหˆษ’ksaษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Dioxide refers to a chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms bonded to another element. The most common example is carbon dioxide (CO2), which is produced by respiration in animals and is used by plants during photosynthesis. Dioxides are important in various industrial processes and environmental issues.

Synonyms

gas, oxide

Examples of usage

  • Carbon dioxide is a significant greenhouse gas.
  • The increase in carbon dioxide levels is concerning for climate change.
  • Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose.
  • Scientists measure the concentration of dioxide in the atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "dioxide" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diรณxido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคˆเค‘เค•เฅเคธเคพเค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dioxid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dioxid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะพะบัะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dwutlenek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบŒ้…ธๅŒ–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dioxyde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diรณxido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diyoksit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์‚ฐํ™”๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุงู†ูŠ ุฃูƒุณูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dioxid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dioxid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒๆฐงๅŒ–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dijak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรญoxรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะพะบัะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diyoksid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diรณxido

Etymology

The term 'dioxide' originates from the prefix 'di-', which means 'two', and 'oxide', which refers to a compound containing oxygen. The first known use of the term was in the early 19th century, when scientists were beginning to classify chemical compounds systematically. The use of 'dioxide' became more prevalent with the discovery of various gases and compounds that contained two oxygen atoms, prompting discussions around their properties and effects. Notably, carbon dioxide was studied extensively due to its role in respiration and photosynthesis, leading to a better understanding of its importance in both ecological and industrial contexts. The systematic naming conventions in chemistry, including the use of 'dioxide', reflect the evolution of the scientific field and the efforts to create a universal language for describing chemical substances.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,645, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.