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oxo

adjective
\ ˈäk-(ˌ)sō \

Definition of oxo 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: containing oxygen

oxo-

combining form

Definition of oxo- (Entry 2 of 2)

— see ox-

First Known Use of oxo

Adjective

circa 1926, in the meaning defined above

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oxo

adjective
\ ˈäk-(ˌ)sō \

Medical Definition of oxo 

: containing oxygen

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