noun Download 🔗Share The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers. Examples : "In chemistry class, the professor explained that an ether's distinctive characteristic is the oxy linkage, which connects two alkyl groups. " chemistry compound element substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mixture of oxygen and acetylene; burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals. Examples : "The welder used an oxy torch to cut through the thick steel beam. " material substance chemistry industry technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A synthetic analgesic drug (trademark OxyContin) that is similar to morphine in its effects. Examples : "The doctor prescribed oxy to help manage his severe pain after the surgery. " medicine substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas. Examples : "The air we breathe is mostly nitrogen, but a significant part of it is oxy. " element substance chemistry science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen. Examples : "The doctor put a sensor on the patient's finger to measure their blood oxy levels. " chemistry element substance compound science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them breathe. Examples : "The firefighter gave the injured man oxy until the paramedics arrived. " medicine physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An atom of this element. Examples : "The lab technician carefully measured the amount of oxy present in the water sample. " element chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading