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Deoxy

Noun:

The term "deoxy" refers to a chemical compound in which one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups on the molecule have been replaced by hydrogen (-H) atoms.

Example sentence:

Deoxyribonucleic acid, commonly known as DNA, is a complex molecule composed of deoxyribose sugar units.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "deoxy" describes something that lacks oxygen or has a lower than usual oxygen content.

Example sentence:

The patient was diagnosed with hypoxemia due to deoxy blood samples.

Verb:

As a verb, "deoxy" means to remove or reduce the amount of oxygen in a compound or substance.

Example sentence:

The process of deoxygenating water involves deoxying it using chemical means.

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