oxy-

¹ American  

1. a combining form meaning “sharp,” “acute,” “keen,” “pointed,” “acid,” used in the formation of compound words.

   oxycephalic; oxygen; oxymoron.

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oxy- ² American  

1. a combining form representing oxygen in compound words, sometimes as an equivalent of hydroxy-: oxychloride.

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oxy- ¹ British  

combining form

1. containing or using oxygen

   oxyacetylene

2. a former equivalent of hydroxy-

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oxy- ² British  

combining form

1. denoting something sharp; acute

   oxytone

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Etymology

Origin of oxy-

< Greek, combining form of oxýs sharp, keen, acid

Example Sentences

Oxy shares fell more than 3.6% on Wednesday to $56.65, trading close to a 52-week low, with the company anticipating that production should reach the lowest point for the year in the second quarter due to scheduled maintenances stoppages.

From Reuters

The chemicals were on a 1,600-mile journey to an Oxy plant in Pedricktown, N.J., that makes plastic used in PVC flooring.

From New York Times

Oxy had more than 700,000 pounds of vinyl chloride on the train that derailed, the records show.

From New York Times

Last year at Oxy’s La Porte plant, a midnight explosion and fire drew a major response by emergency personnel.

From New York Times

Oxy officials didn’t respond to several requests for comment.

From New York Times