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🧪 A chemical compound ⚗️ With oxygen and fluorine
oxyfluoride

oxyfluoride

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A compound that contains both oxygen and fluorine atoms
  • noun
  • Specialized
: oxyfluoruro
  • Adding oxyfluoride to the mixture improved the material's resistance to heat and corrosion.

Examples

  • The mineral sample was identified as an oxyfluoride based on its chemical composition.

  • Scientists developed a new type of oxyfluoride glass for use in advanced optical devices.

  • An oxyfluoride is often used in advanced optical materials.

  • The oxyfluoride compounds are important in various applications.

  • The researchers developed a new oxyfluoride that shows promise for use in solar energy applications.

  • In their latest publication, scientists described how an oxyfluoride can improve the effectiveness of chemical reactions.

  • The unique properties of the oxyfluoride make it suitable for various industrial applications involving fluorine and oxygen.

Surface Forms

oxyfluoride singular
oxyfluorides plural

Morphology

oxyfluoride = fluoride (semi-transparent) = oxy + fluoride

Structurally 'oxy-' + 'fluoride' is clear, but understanding requires knowledge of chemical terminology (oxy- for oxygen), so it's only partially transparent to non-specialists.

Etymology

Oxyfluoride comes from oxy- meaning 'oxygen' and fluoride meaning 'fluorine', so an oxyfluoride is a chemical compound that contains both oxygen and fluorine.