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Oxide: meaning, definitions and examples

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oxide

 

[ ˈɒk.saɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

An oxide is a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element. Oxides can be formed from a variety of elements and are critical in various chemical reactions. Examples include carbon dioxide (CO2) and iron oxide (Fe2O3).

Synonyms

oxidized compound, oxygen compound

Examples of usage

  • Oxygen combines with metals to form metallic oxides.
  • Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and an important oxide.
  • Rust is primarily composed of iron oxides.

Translations

Translations of the word "oxide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 óxido

🇮🇳 ऑक्साइड

🇩🇪 Oxid

🇮🇩 oksida

🇺🇦 оксид

🇵🇱 tlenek

🇯🇵 酸化物

🇫🇷 oxyde

🇪🇸 óxido

🇹🇷 oksit

🇰🇷 산화물

🇸🇦 أكسيد

🇨🇿 oxid

🇸🇰 oxid

🇨🇳 氧化物

🇸🇮 oksid

🇮🇸 oxíð

🇰🇿 оксид

🇬🇪 ოქსიდი

🇦🇿 oksid

🇲🇽 óxido

Etymology

The term 'oxide' originates from the French word 'oxide', which itself comes from the Greek 'oxys', meaning 'sharp' or 'acid', combined with the Latin affix '-ide', used to form names of chemical compounds. The earliest usage of the term dates back to the early 19th century, when chemists began systematically naming chemical compounds. As the study of chemistry evolved, the classification of compounds such as oxides became fundamental in understanding chemical reactions and properties. Today, oxides play crucial roles in various fields, including materials science, environmental science, and industrial chemistry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,588, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.