carboxide
carboxide · carboxides
A gas composed of 10% ethylene oxide on a carrier of 90% carbon dioxide, used for…A gas composed of 10% ethylene oxide on a carrier of 90% carbon dioxide, used for sterilization.
Meaning
2 sensesA gas composed of 10% ethylene oxide on a carrier of 90% carbon dioxide, used for sterilization.
(obsolete)A compound of carbon and oxygen, such as carbonyl, with some element or radical; carboxylic acid or carbon oxide.
potassium carboxide
Origin
Blend of carbon + oxide.Blend of carbon + oxide.
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Forms
plural: carboxides| Singular | carboxide |
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