prefix
- a combining form meaning oxygen or containing oxygen
Usage: used in chemistry and medical terminology
Examples
- The prefix 'oxy' appears in the word 'oxygen' itself.
- Oxymoron combines 'oxy' (sharp) with 'moron' (dull) to create a contradiction.
- Oxyacetylene torches use a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gases.
- The term 'oxyhemoglobin' refers to hemoglobin bound with oxygen.
- Oxygenation is the process of adding oxygen, where 'oxy' forms the root.