: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group
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This method recovers more than 90% of the REEs from the HDD feedstock to produce a more than 99.5% pure rare earth oxides.
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Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
One of the metals subject to the new controls, dysprosium oxide, trades for $204 per kilogram in Shanghai, and much more outside China.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition, salts strip away the protective oxide layers from metal components.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
To summarize, oxide is: Less absorbable than other types,
Can cause a laxative effect,
Can be used for relief for heartburn, migraines and muscle cramps.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
One of the metals subject to the new controls, dysprosium oxide, trades for $204 per kilogram in Shanghai, and much more outside China.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition, salts strip away the protective oxide layers from metal components.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
To summarize, oxide is: Less absorbable than other types,
Can cause a laxative effect,
Can be used for relief for heartburn, migraines and muscle cramps.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oxide
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“Oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxide. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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