French word

monoxyde

Pronunciation

IPA/monɔksid/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmonoxide

Example

Il y a du monoxyde dans le garage, ouvre la fenêtre.

There's monoxide in the garage, so open the window.

Illustration for monoxyde (monoxide)

More examples

Le détecteur a signalé du monoxyde de carbone dans la cuisine.

The detector signaled carbon monoxide in the kitchen.

Core concept

A compact molecule in which a single oxygen atom is joined to another element.

Common phrases

  • monoxyde de carbone

    carbon monoxide

  • intoxication au monoxyde de carbone

    carbon monoxide poisoning

  • détecteur de monoxyde de carbone

    carbon monoxide detector

Similar words

monoxyde de carbone: A colorless, odorless toxic gas that can be fatal in enclosed spaces.
dioxyde de carbone: A colorless gas released by breathing and burning that contributes to the greenhouse effect.

Definition in French

Désigne un oxyde contenant un seul atome d'oxygène lié à un autre élément.

Word origin

French formed monoxyde from mono- and oxyde, with mono- specifying the presence of one oxygen atom.

Usage tips

  • Specific names normally use de after monoxyde, as in monoxyde de carbone.

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