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

Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

In order to meet this challenge, Bassil used carbon nanotubes that form layers one one-hundredth the thickness of a human hair (instead of metal oxides that need to heat up) as the conduction material. — Shirl Leigh june 26, New Atlas, 26 June 2026

To remove hard water stains in toilet bowls and sinks, look for products that contain acids and oxides that will remove the mineral buildup. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Mineral sunscreens such as zinc or titanium oxide ward off the Sun’s rays by forming a protective film that also absorbs most UV light, but reflects some of it. — Guy German, Fortune, 21 June 2026

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