Wordiyooxy
GreekVariants
oxyoxys
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Greek oxys (sharp, acid). The same root as ox- but appearing as a distinct prefix. Most prominently in oxygen (the 'acid-generating' element) and oxide (a compound with oxygen). The 'sharp' sense persists in oxymoron (sharp + dull, a figure of speech combining contradictions).
Associated Words
low-oxygen
Containing a reduced level of oxygen
oxide
A compound of oxygen with another element
IELTSB1
oxygen
A colorless, odorless gas essential for life, making up 21% of the atmosphere
TOEFLB1
oxygen-poor
Containing low levels of oxygen
oxygen-rich
Containing high levels of oxygen
oxygen-starved
Severely lacking in oxygen