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sesquioxide

noun

ses·​qui·​ox·​ide ˌses-kwē-ˈäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce sesquioxide (audio)
: an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen combined with two of the other constituent in the molecule

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“Sesquioxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sesquioxide. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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