Where does “dysoxic” come from?
dysoxic (English) comes from English oxic, from Ancient Greek ὀξύς, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.
dysoxic (English): Having a very low oxygen concentration (i.e. between anoxic and hypoxic)
Definitions
- Having a very low oxygen concentration (i.e. between anoxic and hypoxic)
Ancestry of “dysoxic”, step by step
dysoxic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English oxic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | oxic | Sharp; pointy; Containing oxygen |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὀξύς | sharp, pointed; sharp, keen; quick, hasty, swift |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |
via English dys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dys | — |