dioxide

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    A chemical compound consisting of two oxygen atoms bonded to another element.
    en: A chemical compound consisting of two oxygen atoms bonded to another element.
  2. noun
    A suffix indicating a compound containing two oxygen atoms.
    en: A suffix indicating a compound containing two oxygen atoms.

examples

  1. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

    Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

  2. Sulfur dioxide is toxic.

    Sulfur dioxide is toxic.