oxic

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒksɪk

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ὀξύς (oxús, “sharp, pointed”).

Adjective

oxic (comparative more oxic, superlative most oxic)

  1. (obsolete) Sharp; pointy.

Etymology 2

From oxy-, ox(ide), ox(ygen) + -ic.

Adjective

oxic (not comparable)

  1. Containing oxygen.
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