ɡˌædəlˈɪniəm ˈɑːksaɪd ɪz ɐ ɹˈæðɚ bˈeɪsɪk ˈɑːksaɪd, ˈɪndᵻkˌeɪɾᵻd baɪ ɪts ɹˈɛdi ɹɪˈækʃən wɪð kˈɑːɹbən daɪˈɑːksaɪd tə ɡˈɪv kˈɑːɹbənˌeɪts.
Gadolinium oxide is a rather basic oxide, indicated by its ready reaction with carbon dioxide to give carbonates.