monoxide
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Noun — A chemical compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule, most familiar in "carbon monoxide."
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Etymology
Formed from "mon-" (one) plus "oxide," paralleling terms like dioxide and trioxide.
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What does “monoxide” mean?
The word “monoxide” means a chemical compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule, most familiar in "carbon monoxide.". In plain terms, a compound with just one oxygen atom, most commonly heard of as the toxic gas carbon monoxide.
How do you pronounce “monoxide”?
“Monoxide” is pronounced muh-NOK-suh-ihd (/məˈnɒksʌɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “monoxide” in a sentence?
Here is “monoxide” used in a sentence: “Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it's colorless and odorless.”
What part of speech is “monoxide”?
“Monoxide” is a noun.
Is “monoxide” a common word?
“Monoxide” is an uncommon word in modern English.