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    Oxígeno (en. Oxygen)

    /oks'iɣeno/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Colorless and odorless gas that is part of the air and essential for life.
    Oxygen is vital for the respiration of humans and animals.
    El oxígeno es vital para la respiración de los humanos y animales.
    Chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8.
    Oxygen is used in industry for combustion.
    El oxígeno se utiliza en la industria para la combustión.
    Component of many molecules in living organisms.
    Oxygen is found in water, H₂O.
    El oxígeno se encuentra en el agua, H₂O.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'oxus' meaning 'acid' and 'genes' meaning 'that produces'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lack of oxygen
    Condition that occurs when there is not enough oxygen available.
    falta de oxígeno
    to give oxygen
    To provide or supply what is necessary to continue an activity.
    dar oxígeno
    to breathe oxygen
    To perform the biological process of inhaling air that contains this gas.
    respirar oxígeno

    Related Words

    oxidizer
    Substance that causes the oxidation of others.
    oxidante
    oxidizable
    That can be oxidized.
    oxidable

    Slang Meanings

    Vital
    Without oxygen, we cannot live.
    Sin oxígeno, no podemos vivir.
    Essential
    Oxygen is the most basic for life.
    El oxígeno es lo más básico para la vida.