Definition

Relating to or producing oxygen.

Example

Plants are oxygenic organisms that release oxygen during photosynthesis.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants are oxygenic producers?

Really? I always thought they just absorbed carbon dioxide.

Yeah, they actually generate oxygen during photosynthesis!

That's awesome! I love how nature works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oxygenic → It is formed from "oxygen" (from Greek "oxus" meaning acid and "genes" meaning born of or produced by) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "oxygenic" refers to something that is related to or produces oxygen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oxygen' as something that is 'produced by' ('-ic' means pertaining to) — that's why oxygenic means related to the production of oxygen.

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