n. any oxide containing five oxygen atoms in each molecule
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n. An oxide containing five atoms of oxygen in each molecule.
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n. an oxide containing five atoms of oxygen in the molecule
Word Usage
"As the phosphoric anhydride, or pentoxide, which is produced when a gas containing phosphorus burns, is a solid body, it may be deposited at the burner jets."