Dictionary Entry
anoxia
nounFind the meaning of the word anoxia, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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the absence or near-absence of dissolved oxygen in water, causing mass die-offs of aerobic marine organisms
Example Sentence
Anoxia in the Gulf’s bottom waters forces fish and shrimp to flee or suffocate.
Usage Note
Use when discussing water pollution, marine ecology, or areas called ‘dead zones’ where sea life struggles to survive.