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low-oxygen

UK/ləʊ-'ɒksɪdʒ(ə)n/US

Definitions

adj.

Having a reduced amount of oxygen.

低氧的;含氧量低的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
low-not high, near the bottom, small in degree
+
oxysharp, acid, oxygen
+
gensharp, acid, oxygen
=low-oxygen

low + oxygen = having little oxygen; used attributively, as in a low-oxygen environment. oxygen = oxy- + gen.

Root low still carries 6 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.low-oxygen environment低氧环境
  • 2.low-oxygen conditions低氧条件

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Astronauts train in low-oxygen conditions before a mission.

  • 2.

    Some bacteria thrive in low-oxygen environments.

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