oxygen compounds

noun

UK /ˈɒksɪdʒən ˈkɒmpaʊndz/

US /ˈɑːksɪdʒən ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/

Oxygen compounds are things made when oxygen joins with other elements.

Water and rust are common oxygen compounds.

SYNONYMS

oxygen-containing substances oxides oxygen-bearing materials oxygenated compounds

RELATED WORDS

oxygen oxide water carbon dioxide rust

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Chemical substances in which oxygen is bonded to one or more other elements.

Scientists studied the oxygen compounds in the rock sample.

3. Products formed when a substance reacts with oxygen, such as during burning.

Burning wood creates oxygen compounds like carbon dioxide and water vapor.

4. A group of minerals that contain oxygen combined with metals.

Many oxygen compounds are found in Earth's crust.