Meaning
oxide
- A chemical compound of oxygen with another element.
In a sentence
La crema contiene ossido di zinco per proteggere la pelle.
The cream contains zinc oxide to protect the skin.
L'ossido di ferro è comunemente noto come ruggine.
Iron oxide is commonly known as rust.
Gli ossidi di azoto sono tra i principali inquinanti urbani.
Nitrogen oxides are among the main urban pollutants.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ossido | masculine · singular |
| ossidi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the definite article 'l'' in the singular and 'gli' in the plural ('l'ossido', 'gli ossidi').
- Common in scientific contexts as well as skincare ('ossido di zinco').