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Dioxide

//daɪˈɒksaɪd// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule. countable, uncountable

    "Discoid lesions and minor subacute involvement may be controlled by freezing with carbon dioxide or a course of atabrine."

  2. 2
    an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule wordnet

Etymology

From di- + oxide.

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