Oxide

Description

Any binary compound containing oxygen. Most metals form oxides, such as silver oxide, lead oxide, etc. Generally, the term oxide has also been used for surface corrosion and for ceramic colorants, regardless of their composition (Mayer 1969)

Additional Information

R. Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row, New York, 1969.

Authority

• Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)