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'''Basic oxides''' are [[Oxide|oxides]] that show [[Base (chemistry)|basic]] properties in opposition to [[Acidic oxide|acidic oxides]]
*reacts with [[water]] to form a [[base (chemistry)|base]]; or
*reacts with an [[acid]] to form a [[salt (chemistry)|salt]] and water.
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