Definition
pentoxides
noun
- Plural of pentoxide; chemical compounds containing five oxygen atoms bonded to another element or radical.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Dinitrogen pentoxide is an important oxidizing agent in atmospheric chemistry.
- The pentoxides formed during the reaction were analyzed using spectroscopy.
- Phosphorus pentoxide is commonly used as a desiccant in laboratories.
- Several pentoxides exhibit strong oxidizing properties.
- The stability of pentoxides varies depending on the central element.