ozonide

noun

ozon·​ide ˈō-(ˌ)zō-ˌnīd How to pronounce ozonide (audio)
: a compound formed by the addition of ozone to a double or triple bond of an organic compound

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ozonide was in 1867

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“Ozonide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ozonide. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

ozonide

noun
ozon·​ide ˈō-(ˌ)zō-ˌnīd How to pronounce ozonide (audio)
: a compound of ozone
specifically : a compound formed by the addition of ozone to the double or triple bond of an unsaturated organic compound

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