deoxy

de·oxy

adj \(ˌ)dē-ˈäk-sē\

Definition of DEOXY

: containing less oxygen per molecule than the compound from which it is derived <deoxy sugars>—usually used in combination <deoxyribonucleic acid> <desoxycorticosterone>

Variants of DEOXY

de·oxy also des·oxy \(ˌ)des-\