oxygen

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Synonyms: oxygon, oxigen, oxegen

Antonyms: oxygon, oxigen, oxegen

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q629}}{{lb|en|chemistry}} 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]]. {{n-g|Sometimes called elemental oxygen to distinguish it from molecular oxygen.}} {{C|en|Oxygen}}
2. {{senseid|en|Q5203615}} {{lb|en|loose but very common, even in formal use}} Molecular oxygen (O₂), a [[colorless]], [[odorless]] gas at room temperature.
3. {{lb|en|medicine}} A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them [[breathe]].
4. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[atom]] of this element.
5. {{lb|en|figurative}} A condition or environment in which something can thrive.

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