Words Containing OXY
Here's the list of all the 252 Words Containing OXY in the English Language.
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| oxygen | 1. a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust More Definitions → |
| proxy | 1. a person authorized to act for another 2. a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting More Definitions → |
| epoxy | 1. glue with epoxy 2. a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates More Definitions → |
| foxy | 1. marked by skill in deception More Definitions → |
| hydroxy | 1. being or containing a hydroxyl group More Definitions → |
| orthodoxy | 1. the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion) 2. a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards More Definitions → |
| doxycycline | 1. an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections More Definitions → |
| oxymoron | 1. conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence') More Definitions → |
| carboxylic | 1. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical More Definitions → |
| hydroxyl | 1. the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols More Definitions → |
| decarboxylase | 1. any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group More Definitions → |
| oxytocin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk More Definitions → |
| oxygenation | 1. the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen More Definitions → |
| carboxyl | 1. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical 2. the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids More Definitions → |
| boxy | 1. resembling a box in rectangularity More Definitions → |
| carboxylate | 1. treat (a chemical compound) with carboxyl or carboxylic acid More Definitions → |
| paroxysmal | 1. accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms More Definitions → |
| oxygenase | 1. an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen More Definitions → |
| propoxyphene | 1. a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive More Definitions → |
| hydroxyzine | 1. a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness More Definitions → |
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