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trioxide

noun
tri·​ox·​ide | \ (ËŒ)trÄ«-ˈäk-ËŒsÄ«d How to pronounce trioxide (audio) \

Definition of trioxide

: an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen

Examples of trioxide in a Sentence

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 Thanks to its central location, its reputation for manufacturing and an abundant supply of sulfur trioxide in the area, Ohio was the perfect location for Morrisoe to begin implementing his vision of scaling up his chemical company. — Jessica Levy, Cincinnati.com, "STEM and non-STEM employees alike power Pilot Chemical Company," 7 June 2019 The report listed three other products — aluminum ingots, ammonium paratungstate and tungsten trioxide — that Hongxiang sold to North Korea and that the United States Commerce Department considers to have possible civilian and nuclear uses. — Jane Perlez And Chris Buckley, New York Times, "China Announces Inquiry Into Company Trading With North Korea," 20 Sep. 2016

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First Known Use of trioxide

1863, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for trioxide

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trioxide

noun
tri·​ox·​ide | \ (ˈ)trÄ«-ˈäk-ËŒsÄ«d How to pronounce trioxide (audio) \

Medical Definition of trioxide

: an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen

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