dioxygen
|di/ox/y/gen|
B2
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/daɪˈɑksɪdʒən/
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/daɪˈɒksɪdʒən/
two oxygen atoms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dioxygen' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'di-' meaning 'two' and 'oxygen' from 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' and 'genes' meaning 'born of'.
Historical Evolution
'dioxygen' was formed by combining the prefix 'di-' with 'oxygen' to denote a molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'two oxygen atoms bonded together', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/06 00:21