oxy-

¹ American  

1. a combining form meaning “sharp,” “acute,” “keen,” “pointed,” “acid,” used in the formation of compound words.

   oxycephalic; oxygen; oxymoron.

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oxy- ² American  

1. a combining form representing oxygen in compound words, sometimes as an equivalent of hydroxy-: oxychloride.

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oxy- ¹ British  

combining form

1. containing or using oxygen

   oxyacetylene

2. a former equivalent of hydroxy-

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oxy- ² British  

combining form

1. denoting something sharp; acute

   oxytone

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Etymology

Origin of oxy-

< Greek, combining form of oxýs sharp, keen, acid

Example Sentences

The Echo Park-based creative is also a professional ceramicist whose hand-built vessels and sculptures have been on display at the Japanese American National Museum of Art, Oxy Arts and the Oakland Museum of Art.

From Los Angeles Times

Other large producers may have to draw on past experience: Devon Energy DVN -0.75%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Occidental Petroleum OXY 0.76%increase; green up pointing triangle both have a history of operating abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Occidental Petroleum OXY 1.19%increase; green up pointing triangle logged lower profit in its latest quarter as sales fell in its oil-and-gas business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A split-off would be beneficial for OXY. It would not have to recognize the gain that has accrued in the subsidiary’s stock, which I’m guessing would be quite substantial,” Willens wrote in an email to Barron’s.

From Barron's

"At the time of the shooting, the bike was displaying the registration plate DP21 OXY," he said.

From BBC