oxygen-sensitive
|ox-y-gen-sen-si-tive|
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒən ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒən ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
sensitive to oxygen
Etymology
'oxygen-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'sensitive', where 'oxygen' refers to the chemical element essential for respiration, and 'sensitive' means easily affected by external factors.
'oxygen-sensitive' is a modern English term formed by combining 'oxygen' and 'sensitive' to describe a property of being affected by oxygen.
Initially, it meant 'sensitive to oxygen', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sensitive to the presence or absence of oxygen.
The bacteria are oxygen-sensitive and thrive in anaerobic conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 15:43