Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,523,132,545 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

dioxide

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.12 sec.
di·ox·ide  (d-ksd)
n.
A compound with two oxygen atoms per molecule.
dioxide
Noun
an oxide containing two oxygen atoms per molecule
dioxide  (d-ksd)
A compound containing two oxygen atoms per molecule.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dioxide - an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
nitrogen dioxide - a highly poisonous brown gas (NO2)
carbon dioxide, carbonic acid gas, CO2 - a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis
chlorine dioxide - an explosive gas (ClO2) used chiefly in bleaching paper or starch or soap or flour and in water purification
oxide - any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
sulfur dioxide, sulphur dioxide - a colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain
Translations
dioxide [daɪˈɔksaɪd] n → bióxido;
carbon dioxide → bióxido de carbono
dioxide [daɪˈɔksaɪd] n → dioxyde m
dioxide [daɪˈɔksaɪd] n → Dioxid nt
dioxide [daɪˈɔksaɪd] n → biossido


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
So long as the excess of carbon dioxide in the blood was not sufficient to prevent heart action, the rykor would suffer only a diminution of vitality; but would still respond to the exciting agency of the kaldane's brain.
The Chessmen of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
"How to get rid of our excessive carbon dioxide without unduly wasting our oxygen is a delicate and vital question," said Challenger, looking round him after the five iron tubes had been laid side by side against the wall.
The Poison Belt by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.