ocsidydd

Welsh

Etymology

From ocsid (“oxide”) +‎ -ydd.

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ɔkˈsɪdɨ̞ð/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ɔkˈsiːdɪð/, /ɔkˈsɪdɪð/
Rhymes: -sɪdɨ̞ð

Noun

ocsidydd m (plural ocsidyddion)

(chemistry) oxidising agent, oxidiser oxidant
Antonym: rhydwythydd
oxidant
Antonym: gwrthocsidydd

Related terms

rhydwythydd (“reducing agent”)
gwrthocsidydd (“antioxidant”)

References

R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “ocsidydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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