oxygen-poor
UK/'ɒksɪdʒ(ə)n-pɔ:(r)/US
Definitions
adj.
Containing a low level of oxygen.
贫氧的；含氧量低的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoxygen + poor = lacking oxygen; the mirror image of oxygen-rich, a transparent compound. oxygen = oxy- + gen.
Root oxy still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Oxygen-poor water can no longer support most fish.
- 2.
Venous blood returning to the heart is oxygen-poor.