(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:44:20

Ox"y- (?). Chem.

A prefix, also used adjectively

, designating: (a)

A compound containing oxygen

. (b)

A compound containing the hydroxyl group, more properly designated by hydroxy-. See Hydroxy-.

Oxy acid. See Oxyacid (below).

 

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