oxygen-rich
|ox/y/gen-rich|
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒən rɪtʃ/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒən rɪtʃ/
high oxygen content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxygen-rich' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'rich', where 'oxygen' refers to the chemical element essential for respiration, and 'rich' means abundant or plentiful.
Historical Evolution
'oxygen' comes from the French word 'oxygène', coined in the late 18th century, and 'rich' has Old English origins from 'riche', meaning powerful or wealthy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oxygen-rich' simply described a high presence of oxygen, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a high concentration of oxygen.
The oxygen-rich environment helped the plants grow faster.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42