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oxo

adjective
\ ˈäk-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce oxo (audio) \

Definition of oxo

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: containing oxygen

oxo-

combining form

Definition of oxo- (Entry 2 of 2)

— see ox-

Examples of oxo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 Two of the biodegradable bags were oxo-biodegradable. — Laura Parker, National Geographic, "Biodegradable shopping bags buried for three years still work," 28 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of oxo

Adjective

circa 1926, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oxo

Adjective

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oxo

adjective
\ ˈäk-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce oxo (audio) \

Medical Definition of oxo

: containing oxygen

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