oxy Meaning & Definition
What Does Oxy Mean?
Oxy is used as an adjective meaning Pertaining to an ox; ox-like. As a noun, it means (Can we verify this sense?) The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers. As a noun, it means Clipping of oxyacetylene, a mixture of oxygen and acetylene used for cutting and welding metals.
Quick Facts About Oxy
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | E948, packaging gas and sourstuff |
| Plural | oxies |
| Comparative / superlative | more oxy, most oxy |
Oxy Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to an ox; ox-like.
Adjective
- Containing one or more oxygen atoms.
Oxy as a Noun
- (Can we verify this sense?) The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
Noun
- Clipping of oxyacetylene, a mixture of oxygen and acetylene used for cutting and welding metals.
- Clipping of oxycodone, an opioid similar to heroin.
- Clipping of oxygen. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Noun
- The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
Noun
- A mixture of oxygen and acetylene; burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals.
Noun
- A synthetic analgesic drug (trademark OxyContin) that is similar to morphine in its effects.
Noun
- The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
- Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.
- A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them breathe.
- An atom of this element.
Synonyms of Oxy
Oxy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Oxy
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Oxy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
oxy (comparative more oxy, superlative most oxy)
oxy (uncountable)
oxy (countable and uncountable, plural oxies)
Words That Rhyme With Oxy
Origin of Oxy
Origin 1: From ox + -y.
Origin 2: From combining form oxy-.
Origin 3: Clippings.
Quick Answers About Oxy
Is oxy an adjective or a noun?
Oxy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for oxy?
Close synonyms of oxy are E948, packaging gas and sourstuff. See the full list of oxy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of oxy?
The plural of oxy is oxies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of oxy?
The comparative form is more oxy and the superlative form is most oxy.