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PROTOXIDE

\pɹˈə͡ʊtə͡ʊksˌa͡ɪd], \pɹˈə‍ʊtə‍ʊksˌa‍ɪd], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_əʊ_k_s_ˌaɪ_d]\

Definitions of PROTOXIDE

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The first of a series of oxides, the one containing the fewest oxygen atoms.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

In chem., a compound containing one equivalent of oxygen combined with one of a base-that is, the first oxide-and so of numerous other words similarly formed.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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