'oxygen-loving' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'loving', where 'oxygen' refers to the chemical element essential for respiration, and 'loving' implies having an affinity for.

'oxygen-loving' is a modern English term formed by combining 'oxygen' and 'loving' to describe organisms or substances that thrive in oxygen-rich environments.

Initially, it meant 'having an affinity for oxygen', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.