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.

Antonyms

• anoxic

See also

• aerobic

Anagrams

• coix