dioxide
Translation
dioxide
Examples
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen per molecule. Carbon dioxide is essential for plants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none (it's a specific chemical term)
Etymology
From the prefix 'di-' (meaning two) and 'oxide' (a compound with oxygen). It means an oxide with two oxygen atoms.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'di-' means two, as in 'dilemma' (a choice between two things). Carbon dioxide (CO2) has two oxygen atoms.