oxo-

prefix — 2 senses

prefix

UK /ɒk.sə(ʊ)/ · US /ɑk.soʊ/

Etymology From oxygen + -o-.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Morpheme Oxygen.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Morpheme Having a methylene group replaced by a carbonyl group.

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