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oxygen-rich

UK/'ɒksɪdʒ(ə)n-rɪtʃ/US/'ɒksɪdʒənr'ɪtʃ/

Definitions

adj.

Containing a high level of oxygen.

富氧的;含氧量高的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
oxy-sharp, acid, oxygen
+
genbirth, produce, kind
+
-richroot
=oxygen-rich

oxygen + rich = abundant in oxygen; a transparent compound. oxygen = oxy- + gen.

Root oxy still carries 6 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Arterial blood is bright red because it is oxygen-rich.

  • 2.

    The deep forest produces oxygen-rich air.

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