English word anoxic comes from English quinone, English an-, English -ic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| quinone | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring. |
| an- | English (eng) | A prefix of Anglo-Saxon origin, a reduced form of and-. A prefix of Anglo-Saxon origin, the same as on-. Not; used to make words that have a sense opposite to the word (or stem) to which the prefix is attached. Used with stems that begin with vowels and "h". |
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| anoxic | English (eng) | (pathology) Suffering from a reduced supply of oxygen.. Lacking oxygen. |