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

According to the team, the resultant materials, which include oxides of tungsten, titanium, and niobium, have high surface areas, stable crystalline grains, and regular pores—all essential for quick ion transport. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025

Finally, a transparent indium tin oxide film provided the electrical circuit for the small detector, which could be easily merged with existing wearables. —New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025

The sharp deterioration in air quality this week comes following celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which traditionally involves the widespread use of firecrackers which release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides into the air, as well as harmful heavy metals. —Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025

The company’s solid oxide fuel cells are a mature technology that have been developed over two decades. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 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