: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group
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The 7-inch display has an oxide backplane that Amazon says will deliver speedy performance and a higher contrast on color and black-and-white content.
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
His unique sculptures elaborate on conventions of Japanese ceramics by incorporating non-traditional materials such as metals, oxides and paints.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Carbon Sequestration and Renewable Projects: The IRS will finalize guidance on carbon oxide sequestration credits (§45Q) and enhance the domestic content bonus credit (§45(b)(9)) to support U.S.-based manufacturing in clean energy.
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—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Zinc gluconate, citrate, and oxide are common forms used for short or long-term supplementation to address a deficiency.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
His unique sculptures elaborate on conventions of Japanese ceramics by incorporating non-traditional materials such as metals, oxides and paints.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Carbon Sequestration and Renewable Projects: The IRS will finalize guidance on carbon oxide sequestration credits (§45Q) and enhance the domestic content bonus credit (§45(b)(9)) to support U.S.-based manufacturing in clean energy.
2.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Zinc gluconate, citrate, and oxide are common forms used for short or long-term supplementation to address a deficiency.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxide. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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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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