oxy-

¹

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

   oxycephalic; oxygen; oxymoron.

oxy-

²

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

oxy-

¹

combining_form

1. containing or using oxygen

   oxyacetylene

2. a former equivalent of hydroxy-

oxy-

²

combining_form

1. denoting something sharp; acute

   oxytone

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxy-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxy-¹

from Greek, from oxus

Example Sentences

In 2021 the bike - described as having a white body, red chassis, red wheels and a registration plate of DP21 OXY - was stolen from a property in Wembley, north London, the Met said.

From BBC

In 2021, the bike - described as having a white body, red chassis, red wheels and a registration plate of DP21 OXY - was stolen from a property in Wembley, north London, the Met said.

From BBC

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

From BBC

In collaboration with Las Fotos Project, Oxy Arts hosts the summer exhibition “Fotos y Recuerdos: Guatemala in Los Ángeles” through July 20.

From Los Angeles Times

“And that directly draws me to Oxy and a group of faculty who basically coined the term ‘academic excellence and equity.’”

From Los Angeles Times