hypoxic
haɪˈpɑksɪk
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Definition of hypoxic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
divingTECH.describing gas with less than 21% oxygenTECH.
  • The diver used a hypoxic gas mixture for the dive.
2.
ecologyTECH.showing low oxygen levels in waterTECH.
  • The lake became hypoxic, affecting the fish population.
anoxic
3.
medicalTECH.related to low oxygen levels in tissuesTECH.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a hypoxic condition.
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Origin of hypoxic

Greek, hypo (under) + oxys (sharp)

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acr: Interval Hypoxic Training
exercise method using short periods with low oxygen

Examples of hypoxic in a sentence

  • The hypoxic environment required special breathing equipment.
  • The hypoxic conditions in the river led to algae growth.
  • Researchers found hypoxic zones in the ocean depths.
  • Athletes can suffer from hypoxic conditions at high altitudes.
  • Hypoxic environments can be dangerous for divers.

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  1. French:hypoxique, anoxique, ...
  2. German:hypoxisch, oxygendefizitär, ...
  3. Italian:ipossico, anossico, ...
  4. Spanish:hipóxico, anóxico, ...
  5. Portuguese:hipóxico, desoxigenado, ...
  6. Chinese:低氧的, 氧气不足的, ...
  7. Japanese:低酸素の, 酸素が少ない, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْخَفِض الأُكْسِجِين, نَاقِص الأُكْسُجِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִיפּוֹקְסִי, חֲסַר-חַמְצָן, ...
  10. Russian:гипоксический, гипоксичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гіпоксичний, кисневий, ...
  12. Hindi:हाइपॉक्सिक, कम ऑक्सीजन स्तर वाली, ...

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