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tetroxide
noun(te-trox-ide)
a compound of an element or group with four atoms of oxygen
tetroxide
noun(te-trox-ide)
a colorless toxic gas N2O4 that is a dimer of nitrogen dioxide and that in liquid form is used as an oxidizer in rocket engines
tetroxide
noun(te-trox-ide)
a crystalline compound OsO4 that is an oxide of osmium, has a poisonous irritating vapor, and is used as a catalyst, oxidizing agent, and biological fixative and stain

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