oxygen-free
|ox/y/gen-free|
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒən friː/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒən friː/
without oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxygen-free' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'free', where 'oxygen' refers to the chemical element and 'free' means 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'oxygen-free' was formed by combining the word 'oxygen' with 'free' to describe environments or materials lacking oxygen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without oxygen', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking or devoid of oxygen.
The laboratory uses oxygen-free environments to prevent oxidation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45