English · Word Candidate

dioxide

/daɪˈɒksaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dioxides

Meaning · English

Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

Noun

Discoid lesions and minor subacute involvement may be controlled by freezing with carbon dioxide or a course of atabrine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dioxide” mean?

Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

Is “dioxide” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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