French word

oxyde

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔksid/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoxide

Example

On enlève l'oxyde de la vieille bicyclette.

We remove the oxide from the old bicycle.

Illustration for oxyde (oxide)

More examples

La rouille est un oxyde de fer.

Rust is an iron oxide.

Core concept

A new substance formed as oxygen joins an element or compound.

Common phrases

  • oxyde de zinc

    zinc oxide

  • oxyde d'azote

    nitrogen oxide

  • oxyde de fer

    iron oxide

Similar words

rouille: A reddish-brown oxide that forms on iron surfaces as a powder or film.
corrosion: The gradual damage to metal caused by chemical reactions.

Definition in French

Substance résultant d'une réaction entre l'oxygène et un élément ou un composé, souvent nommée « oxyde de ... ».

Word origin

French oxyde is a scientific formation from oxygène with the suffix -ide, and its oxy- element ultimately relates to Greek oxys, meaning sharp or acid.

Usage tips

  • Oxyde is masculine, so the usual article is un oxyde, as in un oxyde de fer.

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