Definition

A type of oxide that has a lower proportion of oxygen compared to other oxides.

Example

The chemist studied the properties of suboxides for their unique reactions.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new material they found that contains a suboxide?

Yeah, I read an article about it; it's fascinating how it has less oxygen than usual.

I wonder what applications it might have in technology.

Me too! It could lead to some really innovative products.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suboxide → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "oxide" (from Greek "oxys", meaning acid or sharp, and "-ide", a suffix used in chemistry to denote a compound). The word refers to a type of oxide that has a lower proportion of oxygen than a standard oxide.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'oxide' referring to a compound with oxygen — so a suboxide is a compound with less oxygen than usual.

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