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oxy

oxy

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A part of a word meaning containing oxygen or being sharp
  • other
  • Specialized
translation icon : oxi-
  • It can deposit nitride, oxy nitride and other films.

Examples

  • OK, But there's an alternative called oxy mercuration reduction, right?

  • The best selling Eden Pure Thunderstorm Air Purifier uses proven oxy technology that quickly destroys viruses, odors, mold and more.

  • This is eventually going to house a much the wider assortment of oxy cutting heads and heating heads.

  • OK, so when you're using an oxy torch in general, you start by lighting the.

  • The lab technician used an oxy torch to cut through the metal easily.

  • For the experiment, we combined the elements using an oxy method to ensure proper reaction.

  • The oxy sensor measured the amount of oxygen in the air accurately.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Oxy as a prefix comes from the Greek word oxys meaning 'sharp' or 'acid'. Scientists use oxy- to show 'containing oxygen' or 'sharp', so the prefix appears in words about oxygen and in words that mean 'sharp'.