Definition

A chemical substance that has four oxygen atoms in each molecule.

Example

Dinitrogen tetroxide is a common example of a tetroxide used in rocket propellants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tetroxide?

Yeah, I think it's a chemical compound, right?

Exactly! It has four oxygen atoms in its structure.

That's pretty interesting; I love learning about different compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tetroxide** → It is formed from "tetra-" (from Greek *tetra*, meaning four) and "oxide" (from Latin *oxydatum*, meaning acid-forming). The word "tetroxide" refers to a chemical compound containing four oxygen atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tetra-' meaning four, and 'oxide' referring to oxygen — so a tetroxide is a compound with four oxygen atoms.

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