monoxide
UK/mə'nɒksaɪd/US/mɒ'nɒksaid/
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Definitions
n.
An oxide containing one oxygen atom per molecule
一氧化物（每分子含一个氧原子的氧化物）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmono- (one) + oxide = an oxide with one oxygen atom — as in carbon monoxide (CO), versus carbon dioxide (CO2), which has two. The 'o' of mono- drops before the vowel of oxide.
Root ox still carries 3 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.carbon monoxide一氧化碳
- 2.monoxide poisoning一氧化碳中毒
- 3.monoxide detector一氧化碳探测器
Example Sentences
- 1.
Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless gas.
- 2.
Install a monoxide detector near gas appliances.
- 3.
Faulty heaters can leak monoxide into a room.