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oxyanion

/ɒksˈænaɪən/

Meanings
noun
Any anion derived from an oxyacid

Examples :

"In chemistry class, we learned that sulfate, derived from sulfuric acid, is an example of an oxyanion. "
chemistry compound

Related Words

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learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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anion noun

/ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/

A negatively charged ion.

"In chemistry class, we learned that a chloride anion has a negative charge because it gained an electron. "

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class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

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derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

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acid noun

/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

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sulfate noun

/ˈsʌlfeɪt/

Any ester of sulfuric acid.

"The label on the fertilizer bag listed ammonium sulfate as a key ingredient to help plants grow. "

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sulfuric adjective

/sʌlˈfjʊəɹɪk/ /sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/

Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state

"The lab technician carefully neutralized the spilled sulfuric acid with a base. "

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oxyacid noun

/ˌɒksiˈæsɪd/

An acid containing oxygen, as opposed to a hydracid.

"In chemistry class, we learned that sulfuric acid is an oxyacid, meaning it contains oxygen, unlike hydrochloric acid which is a hydracid. "

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example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "