oxy

adjective

ˈäk-sē How to pronounce oxy (audio)
: containing oxygen or additional oxygen
—often used in combination
oxyhemoglobin

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Automatic Carpet Cleaner $294 at Overstock Pros Cleans on forward pass, dries on back pass On-board container of oxy stain solution Cons Cord is a little shorter than other full-size models This full-size carpet cleaner from Hoover has plenty of loyal fans. — goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023 Among the features that make this a stand-out option for pet messes are the onboard wand of oxy stain solution to zap pet messes and Heatforce technology that helps carpets dry faster so your furry friends don't have to be kept out of the room for long. — goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023

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Etymology

French, from oxygène oxygen

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oxy was in 1910

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oxy

adjective
ˈäk-sē How to pronounce oxy (audio)
: containing oxygen or additional oxygen
—often used in combination
oxyhemoglobin
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