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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the univalent anion, O₃⁻, derived from ozone
2. 2
   any of a class of unstable chemical compounds resulting from the addition of ozone to a double bond in an unsaturated compound wordnet
3. 3
   any dark red salt of this anion and a metal
4. 4
   any of a number of explosive organic compounds containing a -O-O-O- group
5. 5
   any of a class of heterocycles, containing two carbon atoms (in positions 3 and 5) and three oxygen atoms (in positions 1, 2 and 4) produced by the reaction of ozone with a carbon to carbon double bond; the 1,2,4-trioxolanes

Etymology

From ozone + -ide.

Related phrases

double bond

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