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Oxides

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxides)

An oxide is a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element in its chemical formula. Metal oxides typically contain an anion of oxygen in the oxidation state of -2. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Inorganic compounds
Calcium oxide
Carbon monoxide
Dioxides
Monoxides
Nitrogen oxides
Peroxides
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Approved Date
16-Oct-2012

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