# carboxide

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A compound of carbon and oxygen, such as carbonyl, with some element or radical; carboxylic acid or carbon oxide.
2. A gas composed of 10% ethylene oxide on a carrier of 90% carbon dioxide, used for sterilization.

## Etymology
Blend of carbon + oxide.

## Source
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