Dioxide

Definition of Dioxide

a compound made up of two oxygen atoms and one other element

How should Dioxide divide into syllables

There are two vowels (i, e) and three consonants (d, x, d) in this word. The vowels are found in between the consonants.

Part of Speech - Dioxide

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

Sentences with Dioxide

• Dioxide is found in the air we breathe.
• Plants use carbon dioxide to make food.
• Exposure to sulfur dioxide can cause respiratory problems.
• The atmosphere on Mars is mostly carbon dioxide.
• Nitrous oxide is a type of dioxide.

Quotes with Dioxide

• "Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and is responsible for global warming." - David Suzuki
• "There is no life without water. Because without water, there is no photosynthesis, and therefore no oxygen and no life. Carbon dioxide is also important, but without water, no life is possible." - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
• "Methane and carbon dioxide are the gases primarily responsible for global warming." - David Suzuki

Number of characters in Dioxide

7 ( d, i, o, x, i, d, e )

Unique letters in Dioxide

5 ( d, i, o, x, e )

Dioxide Backwards

edixoid

Phonetic Transcription of Dioxide

IPA (International): daɪˈɑ:ˌksaɪd

ARA (American): daɪˈɑˌksaɪd

EPA (English): daɪˈɑ:ˌksaɪd

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