: containing oxygen or additional oxygen
—often used in combination
oxyhemoglobin
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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.
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Fortunately, the use of a hot wrench (oxy-acetylene torch) or a hacksaw will cure the problem in a jiffy.
—Car and Driver, 28 Sep. 2022
The company is a global manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, welding consumables, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment and robotic welding systems.
—Q.ai - Investing Reimagined, Forbes, 6 Apr. 2021
The company, Black Hills Energy, will help the school test a new technology called flameless, pressurized oxy-fuel.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2020
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
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goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
Fortunately, the use of a hot wrench (oxy-acetylene torch) or a hacksaw will cure the problem in a jiffy.
—Car and Driver, 28 Sep. 2022
The company is a global manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, welding consumables, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment and robotic welding systems.
—Q.ai - Investing Reimagined, Forbes, 6 Apr. 2021
The company, Black Hills Energy, will help the school test a new technology called flameless, pressurized oxy-fuel.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2020
The plate then converts water into oxy-hydrogen (a combustible gas that used to be widely used) which ignites a sparker, shooting the robot into the air.
—Lauren Sigfusson, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2017
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“Oxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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oxy
adjective
: containing oxygen or additional oxygen
—often used in combination
oxyhemoglobin
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