What does DEOXY mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

• A prefix meaning "having oxygen removed"
• A prefix used in chemistry to indicate that a compound contains deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Pronunciations:

• US: /diˈɑksi/
• UK: /diːˈɒksi/

Origin and Usage:

The prefix "deoxy" comes from the Greek word "deoxus," which means "having oxygen removed." It is commonly used in the field of biochemistry to indicate that a compound contains deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is a molecule that carries genetic information. The prefix is also used in organic chemistry to describe compounds that have had oxygen removed from their structure.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• Acidy
• Codex
• Coxed
• Coyed
• Credo

Example Sentences:

• The deoxy sugar in DNA is called deoxyribose.
• The deoxy form of ATP is ADP.