oxo

adjective

\ ˈäk-(ˌ)sō

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Definition of oxo

(Entry 1 of 2)

: containing oxygen

oxo-

combining form

Definition of oxo- (Entry 2 of 2)

— see ox-

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Two of the biodegradable bags were oxo-biodegradable. — Laura Parker, National Geographic, "Biodegradable shopping bags buried for three years still work," 28 Apr. 2019

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The first known use of oxo was circa 1926

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oxo

adjective

\ ˈäk-(ˌ)sō

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Medical Definition of oxo

: containing oxygen

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auxiliary

providing supplementary assistance

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