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oxy.

Pertaining to an ox; ox-like.

3 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Pertaining to an ox; ox-like.

    rare
Where this word comes from

From ox + -y.

adj
  1. Containing one or more oxygen atoms.

Where this word comes from

From combining form oxy-.

noun
  1. The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From combining form oxy-.

noun
  1. Clipping of oxyacetylene, a mixture of oxygen and acetylene used for cutting and welding metals.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · informal · uncountable
  2. Clipping of oxycodone, an opioid similar to heroin.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · slang · uncountable
  3. Clipping of oxygen.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · informal · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Clippings.

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