ADJ.
confused, convenient, covered, inert, nitric, nitrous, used
The factory's machinery was covered in a thick layer of iron oxide that had accumulated over years.
VERB + OXIDE
form, iron, love, result
When iron is exposed to moisture, it will form oxide and eventually rust.
OXIDE + NOUN
copper, minerals, quartz, tints
The old pottery had beautiful red oxide tints that made each piece unique.
PREP.
in, with
The metal reacted with oxygen to form a layer of oxide on the surface.
ADV.
again, once, slowly
The metal oxide slowly turned a darker shade of brown over several months.