English Explanatory Dictionary

carboxide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound of carbon and oxygen, such as carbonyl, with some element or radical; carboxylic acid or carbon oxide.
  2. A gas composed of 10% ethylene oxide on a carrier of 90% carbon dioxide, used for sterilization.

Word forms

carboxide carboxides

Etymology

Blend of carbon + oxide.

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