English Explanatory Dictionary

monoxide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any oxide containing a single oxygen atom in each molecule or formula unit.

Pronunciation

/məˈnɒksʌɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-monoxide.wav

Word forms

monoxide monoxides

Etymology

Formed as mon- + oxide; compare the earlier dioxide, pentoxide, and tetroxide.

Derived words

arsenic monoxide arsenic monoxide monochloride bromine monoxide carbon monoxide dichlorine monoxide dihydrogen monoxide dinitrogen monoxide diprotium monoxide hydrogen monoxide lead monoxide nitrogen monoxide silicon monoxide sulfur monoxide sulphur monoxide
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