oxygen-containing
|ox-y-gen-con-tain-ing|
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒən kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒən kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
includes oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxygen' originates from French, specifically the word 'oxygène,' where 'oxy-' meant 'sharp' and '-gène' meant 'producer.'
Historical Evolution
'oxygen' changed from the French word 'oxygène' and eventually became the modern English word 'oxygen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'acid producer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chemical element essential for life.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a compound or substance that includes oxygen as part of its composition.
The oxygen-containing compound was crucial for the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 05:36