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

Occidental Petroleum OXY 1.19%increase; green up pointing triangle logged lower profit in its latest quarter as sales fell in its oil-and-gas business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A split-off would be beneficial for OXY. It would not have to recognize the gain that has accrued in the subsidiary’s stock, which I’m guessing would be quite substantial,” Willens wrote in an email to Barron’s.

From Barron's

"At the time of the shooting, the bike was displaying the registration plate DP21 OXY," he said.

From BBC

In collaboration with Las Fotos Project, Oxy Arts hosts the summer exhibition “Fotos y Recuerdos: Guatemala in Los Ángeles” through July 20.

From Los Angeles Times

“And that directly draws me to Oxy and a group of faculty who basically coined the term ‘academic excellence and equity.’”

From Los Angeles Times