deoxy-


  1. a combining form meaning “deoxygenated,” used in the formation of compound words: deoxyribose.

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British Dictionary definitions for deoxy-

deoxy-

combining form
  1. indicating the presence of less oxygen than in a specified related compound: deoxyribonucleic acid

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