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)

  1. (chemistry) oxidising agent, oxidiser oxidant
    Antonym: rhydwythydd
  2. oxidant
    Antonym: gwrthocsidydd
  • 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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