: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group
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Indeed, graphene oxide is already used in biomedicine and cosmetics, yet it is known to have a potential toxic effect on living cells and organs.
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Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Consider Supplements Magnesium supplements come in many forms, such as oxide, citrate, and glycinate.
—Health, 28 May 2025
The Brook Mine outside Sheridan is estimated to contain as much as 1.7 million tons of rare earth oxides, according to an analysis this month by the mining consultant Weir International.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The replica featured natural zirconium oxides mounted on white gold and its scale reduced by 15 to 20 percent to fit Hathaway's measurements.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Consider Supplements Magnesium supplements come in many forms, such as oxide, citrate, and glycinate.
—Health, 28 May 2025
The Brook Mine outside Sheridan is estimated to contain as much as 1.7 million tons of rare earth oxides, according to an analysis this month by the mining consultant Weir International.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The replica featured natural zirconium oxides mounted on white gold and its scale reduced by 15 to 20 percent to fit Hathaway's measurements.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025
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“Oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxide. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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oxide
noun
ox·ide
ˈäk-ˌsīd 
: a compound of oxygen with another element or a chemical group
Medical Definition
oxide
noun
ox·ide
ˈäk-ˌsīd
: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or chemical group
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