Definition
oxygenous
adjective
- containing or producing oxygen; of, relating to, or characterized by oxygen
Usage: technical/scientific; less common than 'oxygenated'
Examples
- The oxygenous atmosphere of Earth supports most forms of life.
- Oxygenous compounds are essential in organic chemistry.
- The blood becomes oxygenous as it passes through the lungs.
- Plants release oxygenous gases during photosynthesis.
- Deep-sea creatures have adapted to low-oxygenous environments.