1. containing or requiring oxygen; characterized by the presence of oxygen
Usage: technical; chiefly used in scientific and environmental contexts

Examples

• Oxic conditions in the water support the growth of aerobic bacteria.
• The oxic layer of the ocean is where most marine life thrives.
• Soil microorganisms prefer oxic environments for respiration.
• Fish require oxic water to survive and reproduce.
• The transition from oxic to anoxic zones occurs at different depths depending on the water body.