deoxy-, prefix Chem.
[f. de- II. 3 + oxy- 2.]
A prefix used in forming the names of chemical compounds, indicating the loss of one or more atoms of oxygen; = desoxy- (which is less common).
| 1871 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. XXIV. 404 Deoxycodeine, C18H21NO2. 1949 Biochem Jrnl. Suggestions to Authors 9 Spellings, etc., adopted..deoxy (prefix) not desoxy. |