tetroxide

noun

te·trox·ide | \ te-ˈträk-ˌsīd

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Definition of tetroxide

: a compound of an element or group with four atoms of oxygen

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Recent Examples on the Web To maneuver, Cassini carefully places monomethyl hydrazine in contact with nitrogen tetroxide, which spontaneously oxidizes (burns) it. — Dave Brody Executive Producer, Fox News, 19 July 2017 During final approach to the Workshop, one of the steering thruster quads on the CSM began to leak nitrogen tetroxide oxidizer. — David S. F. Portree, WIRED, 10 July 2012

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“Tetroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetroxide. Accessed 24 Jul. 2021.

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tetroxide

noun

te·trox·ide | \ te-ˈträk-ˌsīd

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Medical Definition of tetroxide

: a compound of an element or group with four atoms of oxygen — see osmium tetroxide

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