oxy
oxy Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American An informal or slang shortening of oxycodone, a potent semi-synthetic opioid analgesic medication, or a tablet containing it.
"Public health officials launched a campaign to educate the community about the dangers of misusing prescription oxy."
An informal shortening of oxygen, especially when supplied in tanks for breathing or used in oxyacetylene welding equipment.
"The commercial diver checked his reserve oxy gauge before descending to inspect the underwater pipeline."
• adjective
Containing oxygen or an oxygen-containing chemical group, or utilizing oxygen in a process such as welding.
"The metalworker adjusted the pressure on the oxy torch before cutting through the thick steel plate."
• Rhymes for oxy
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed as an informal clipping of either 'oxycodone' (an opioid pain medication) or 'oxygen' (derived from French 'oxygène', coined by Antoine Lavoisier from Greek 'oxys', meaning 'sharp' or 'acid').