oxy-
1a combining form meaning “sharp,” “acute,” “keen,” “pointed,” “acid,” used in the formation of compound words: oxycephalic; oxygen; oxymoron.
Origin of oxy-
1Words Nearby oxy-
Other definitions for oxy- (2 of 2)
a combining form representing oxygen in compound words, sometimes as an equivalent of hydroxy-: oxychloride.
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How to use oxy- in a sentence
"Nothing here but Oxy and coal," says one of the subjects of Sean Dunne's mournful documentary Oxyana.
After the Food and Drug Administration approved Oxy in 1995, it was introduced into the U.S. marketplace the following year.
‘Oxyana’ Documentary at Tribeca Exposes the OxyContin Epidemic | Marlow Stern | April 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBy 2001, sales of the drug exceeded $1 billion, making Oxy the bestselling nongeneric narcotic pain reliever in the country.
‘Oxyana’ Documentary at Tribeca Exposes the OxyContin Epidemic | Marlow Stern | April 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd since a single 30mg Oxy pill sells for $45 on the street, the dealer stands to make $20,250 per “transaction.”
‘Oxyana’ Documentary at Tribeca Exposes the OxyContin Epidemic | Marlow Stern | April 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMoore says he witnessed the Oxy cravings firsthand at his dental office.
‘Oxyana’ Documentary at Tribeca Exposes the OxyContin Epidemic | Marlow Stern | April 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
He fitted one varium-protected oxy-tank to his helmet and tucked another one under his arm for Captain DeCastros.
The Marooner | Charles A. StearnsThe oxy-hydrogen jet of the welding machine the dwarfs were hoisting would make short work of their final defense.
The Great Dome on Mercury | Arthur Leo ZagatUndoubtedly the work of experts, and they must have used an oxy-acteylene blowpipe flame to cut through that door.
The Golden Boys and Their New Electric Cell | L. P. WymanMechanically his hand touched the valve of his oxy-acetylene torch.
White Fire | Roy J. SnellThe oxy-hydrogen flame develops a heat far below that of oxy-acetylene, namely 4500 Fahrenheit.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting | Harold P. Manly
British Dictionary definitions for oxy- (1 of 2)
denoting something sharp; acute: oxytone
Origin of oxy-
1British Dictionary definitions for oxy- (2 of 2)
containing or using oxygen: oxyacetylene
a former equivalent of hydroxy-
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