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OXYGEN n. 2 definitions
A colorless, tasteless, odorless, gaseous element occurring in the free state in the atmosphere, of which it forms about 23 per cent by weight and about 21 per cent by volume, being slightly heavier than nitrogen. Symbol O. Atomic weight 15.96.
OXYGENATE v.
To unite, or cause to combine, with oxygen; to treat with oxygen; to oxidize; as, oxygenated water (hydrogen dioxide).
OXYGENATION n.
The act or process of combining or of treating with oxygen; oxidation.
OXYGENATOR n.
An oxidizer.
OXYGENIC a.
Pertaining to, containing, or resembling, oxygen; producing oxygen.
OXYGENIUM n.
The technical name of oxygen. [R.]
OXYGENIZABLE a.
Oxidizable.
OXYGENIZE v.
To oxidize.
OXYGENIZEMENT n.
Oxidation.
OXYGENOUS a.
Oxygenic.
DEOXYGENATE v.
To deoxidize. [Obs.]
DEOXYGENATION n.
The act or operation of depriving of oxygen.
DEOXYGENIZE v.
To deoxidize.
DISOXYGENATE v.
To deprive of oxygen; to deoxidize. [R.]
DISOXYGENATION n.
Deoxidation. [R.]
HYPEROXYGENATED; HYPEROXYGENIZED a.
Combined with a relatively large amount of oxygen; -- said of higher oxides. [Obs.]
NONOXYGENOUS a.
Without oxygen; characterized by the absence of oxygen; as, a nonoxygenous alkaloid.
SEMIOXYGENATED a.
Combined with oxygen only in part. Kirwan.
ACETONE n.
A volatile liquid consisting of three parts of carbon, six of hydrogen, and one of oxygen; pyroacetic spirit, -- obtained by the distillation of certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation of citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quicklime.
ACETYL n.
ex, hypothetical radical, composed of two parts of carbon to three of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Its hydroxide is acetic acid.
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