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    Óxido (en. Oxide)

    /ˈok.si.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical compound resulting from the combination of an element with oxygen.
    Iron oxide is responsible for corrosion in metals.
    El óxido de hierro es el responsable de la corrosión en los metales.
    Substance that forms when a metal oxidizes.
    Zinc oxide is used in various industrial applications.
    El óxido de zinc se utiliza en varias aplicaciones industriales.
    Component present in various chemical processes.
    Oxides are important in the formation of catalysts.
    Los óxidos son importantes en la formación de catalizadores.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'oxys', meaning acid, and 'idio', referring to a form or species.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    iron oxide
    Composition resulting from the oxidation of iron.
    óxido de hierro
    nitrous oxide
    Colorless, sweet gas used as an anesthetic.
    óxido nitroso
    carbon oxide
    Gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect.
    óxido de carbono

    Related Words

    oxidation
    Chemical process of combining with oxygen.
    oxidación
    reaction
    Process in which one or more substances transform into others.
    reacción
    corrosion
    Decomposition of a material due to chemical reactions.
    corrosión

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to old age or deterioration.
    That car has more rust than metal.
    Ese coche ya tiene más óxido que metal.
    Allusion to a forgotten or out-of-place person.
    He always talks about things that are pure rust.
    Siempre está hablando de cosas que son puro óxido.