Oxide

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/ˈɑkˌsaɪd/

Atoms of iron in the nail combine with atoms of oxygen from the air to form molecules of iron oxide, or rust.
The thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate produces calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
Iron oxide may be utilized in achieving propellants of ultrahigh burn rate.
The zirconium can react with water to produce zirconium oxide and hydrogen.
In this paper, the preparation of iron oxide yellow and iron oxide red with pyrite cinder was studied.

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