Dioxide
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chemical compound in which two oxygen atoms are bonded to one or more atoms of another element, such as carbon dioxide.
“Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have risen sharply since industrialisation.”
Pronunciation
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/daɪˈɒksaɪd/
Syllables
di·ox·ide
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