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Definition of gox
gox
/ɡɑːks/
gox
Plural:goxes
gox Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Gaseous oxygen, particularly referred to in aerospace, diving, and industrial contexts to explicitly distinguish it from liquid oxygen (LOX).
Example
"The aerospace engineers closely monitored the gox lines to ensure proper pressurization before the engine ignition sequence."
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Word Origin & Etymology
An abbreviation and portmanteau blending 'g' (from gaseous) and 'ox' (from oxygen). It originated in the mid-20th century, primarily within aerospace and industrial gas sectors.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gox