oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd 

: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group

oxidic

äk-ˈsi-dik 

adjective

Examples of oxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The team tackled that challenge with a graphene oxide ionic sensory memristive device (GO-ISMD). —New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025

While most examples are clean and efficient, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) typically operate at extremely high temperatures, up to 1,832°F (1,000 °C). —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025

Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells can sit next to the data centers and generate clean, reliable power around the clock and independent of the grid. —Todd Gordon, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025

The oxide barrier is broken down once the two pieces of the sensor are mechanically reconnected. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French oxide, oxyde, from ox- (from oxygène oxygen) + -ide (from acide acid)

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing oxide

• aluminum oxide
• calcium oxide
• deuterium oxide
• ethylene oxide
• ferric oxide
• iron oxide
• lead oxide
• magnesium oxide
• nitric oxide
• nitrogen oxide
• nitrous oxide
• zinc oxide

Rhymes for oxide

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd 

: a compound of oxygen with another element or a chemical group

Medical Definition

oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd 

: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or chemical group