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oxide

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːksaɪd]

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Learn how to use oxide in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) an oxide is a chemical compound that consists of oxygen and another element. It's like when you mix oxygen with metal or another type of material. This happens all the time in nature and is very important in science.

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Rust is an oxide that forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the air.

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The sample did not contain any oxide, meaning it was pure metal.

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What happens when hydrogen and oxygen come together to form an oxide?

How to pronounce oxide

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːksaɪd]

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