Arabic Word · Intermediate
أكسيد
oxide
Pronunciation: /ʔuk.siːd/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "oxide".
Example
قَدْ يَسْتَخْدِمُ ٱلنَّحَّاتُونَ أُكْسِيدَ ٱلْحَدِيدِ لِلزِّنْجَارِ ٱلَّذِي يُحَاكِي ٱلْأَسْطُحَ ٱلْمَعْدِنِيَّةَ ٱلْمُتَقَادِمَةَ.
Sculptors may use iron oxide for patinas that mimic aged metal surfaces.
Practice tips
- Practice أكسيد out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.