anoxic
Americanadjective
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containing no oxygen; anaerobic.
Methanogens are microorganisms that can occur in anoxic sediments, hydrothermal vents, and the intestinal tracts of animals.
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caused by the absence of oxygen.
The malpractice suit alleges that the patient’s anoxic brain injury was caused by excessive and improperly dosed medications.
Etymology
Origin of anoxic
First recorded in 1895–1900; anox(ia) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The American Veterinary Medical Association in 2020 euthanasia guidelines wrote nitrogen hypoxia is not an acceptable euthanasia method for most mammals because the anoxic environment “is distressing.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
Sulfate reduction usually occurs in anoxic parts of the environment.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
There’s no evidence that we’re seeing massive releases of sulfur—although deoxygenation like the Black Sea has experienced, with a larger anoxic zone and die-offs, is a bit of a warning.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 26, 2023
At the time, the oceans were anoxic and saturated in dissolved iron.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 15, 2023
She shook her head at the anoxic list.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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