Hypoxic
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Hypoxic
Adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or suffering from hypoxia.
"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had left her hypoxic and wheezing."
- Describing a breathing gas mixture that contains less than 21% oxygen.
"Rarely, nitrox mixtures are intentionally hypoxic, under special conditions."
- Exhibiting hypoxia.
"Dead zones are hypoxic areas in the world's oceans and large lakes."