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Oxo vs Xoxo - What's the difference?

oxo | xoxo |

As a noun oxo

is a substituent oxygen atom connected to another atom by a double bond.

As an abbreviation xoxo is

an abbreviation for hugs and kisses, usually placed at the end of a letter.

oxo

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry, in combination) A substituent oxygen atom connected to another atom by a double bond
  • the game noughts and crosses
  • Anagrams

    *

    xoxo

    English

    (Hugs and kisses)

    Alternative forms

    * xo * xoxoxo

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (en-abbr)
  • An abbreviation for hugs and kisses, usually placed at the end of a letter.
  • See also

    * xxx * ooo

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