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oxygen

/ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən/

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noun

/ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən/A2formalscientific
  • ruХимический элемент (символ O), бесцветный газ без запаха, необходимый для дыхания и горения, составляющий около 21% атмосферы Земли.

A chemical element (symbol O) that is a colorless, odorless gas essential for respiration and combustion, making up about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere.

uncountable

  1. Chemical elementB1formalscientific

    A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that makes up about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for respiration and combustion.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Humans need oxygen to survive.
    • Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis.
    • The fire needs oxygen to keep burning.
  2. Medical therapyB2formalmedical

    Supplemental oxygen administered to patients with breathing difficulties or low blood oxygen levels.

    ruКислородная терапия

    • The patient was placed on oxygen after the surgery.
    • She uses an oxygen tank at home for her lung condition.
    • The paramedics administered oxygen to the accident victim.
Forms
  • oxygens plural form
  • oxygens' possessive plural form
  • oxygen's possessive singular form