Oxide
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːkˌsaɪd/
Oxide (noun)
- A chemical substance made when oxygen combines with another element.
- A type of substance that forms on metals when they react with oxygen, often causing rust.
- A solid oxide form of a metal, used in making glass, ceramics, and some chemicals.
Examples
- Water is not an oxide, but many minerals contain oxides.
- An oxide forms when oxygen combines with another element.