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oxygen

UK
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
US
/ˈɑksɪdʒən/

Translations

oxygennoun
oxygens
pl
Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
Les plantes libèrent de l'oxygène dans l'atmosphère pendant la photosynthèse.
Additional translations
oxygèneAu sens figuré, pour désigner ce qui est vital ou indispensable.
Synonyms
air
gas
element
O2
oxygenadjective
UK
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
US
/ˈɑksɪdʒən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or presence of oxygen (e.g., "oxygen tank").
oxygénéEmploi surtout scientifique ou médical.
The oxygen levels in the tank were too low.
Les niveaux oxygénés dans le réservoir étaient trop bas.
Synonyms
oxygenated
oxygenic
aerated
aerobic
oxidizing

Definitions

oxygennoun
A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in most living organisms and a major component of the Earth's atmosphere.
Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
A colorless, odorless reactive gas that is life-supporting in the air, forming about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere.
Divers carry tanks of compressed oxygen to breathe underwater.
A substance that is regarded as providing a vital or essential element to a particular situation or activity.
The new policy acted as oxygen for the struggling economy.
oxygenadjective
Relating to, containing, or supplying oxygen.
The diver put on an oxygen mask before descending.
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