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oxide

[ok-sahyd, -sid] / ˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd /


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Emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and dangerous particulate matter increased by 196%, 111%, and 139% respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

The simulated particle bombardment produced several chemical changes, including the formation of nitrous oxide.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

That nitrous oxide could have helped early Earth retain heat.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

Instead of relying only on the traditional protective chromium oxide layer, SS-H2 develops another protective layer on top of it.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Chlorine is green and is deadly; nitrous oxide is colorless and makes people giggle.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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