oxyhalide

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noun

Any anion (and corresponding salt) in which a central atom is bonded to both oxygen and a halogen

OriginEnglish halide ← Ancient Greek ὀξῠ́ς (oxŭ́s) ← Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ-der.? →
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Meanings

nounoxyhalide (plural oxyhalides)

plural oxyhalides

  1. chemistryAny anion (and corresponding salt) in which a central atom is bonded to both oxygen and a halogen

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*h₂eḱ-der.?
  2. Ancient Greekὀξῠ́ς (oxŭ́s)
  3. Englishoxy-
  4. Englishhalide
  5. Englishoxyhalide

From oxy- + halide.

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APA

oxyhalide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oxyhalide

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Chicago

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