Dioxide
/daɪˈɒksaɪd/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule wordnet
Example
More examples"That would lead to the production of more carbon dioxide, the main gas responsible for global warming."
Etymology
From di- + oxide.