oxygen
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
A2 · Elementary★★★★★
Simple Meaning
a gas in the air that people and animals need to breathe to live.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Plants give us oxygen, so we should take care of them.”
“The doctor said I need more oxygen, so they gave me a mask.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
Related Words
Synonyms:
airgas
Antonyms:
carbon dioxide
Word Family:
oxygenateoxygenationoxygenated