Oxy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxy is a noun meaning (chemistry) The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
Meaning
(chemistry) The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
More Meanings
- (informal) Clipping of oxyacetylene, a mixture of oxygen and acetylene used for cutting and welding metals.
- (countable, uncountable, slang, pharmacology) Clipping of oxycodone, an opioid similar to heroin.
- (informal) Clipping of oxygen.
Example Sentences
One of the detectives, Sgt. Joseph Ballou, discovered that during a drug raid in 2012, Springfield cops had confiscated 51 oxycodone pills — the gold standard of prescription opioids. ¶ The oxies were turned over to Farak for analysis and she issued a certificate saying the pills were not illegal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acetylene, deoxyhemoglobin, hb, oxyl, oxoethyl, peroxide.
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