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oxygen

The correct spelling is oxygen.

How to pronounce oxygen

/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
noun

IPA: /ˈɒksɪdʒən/

Say it like: Oxy-jen

The correct spelling is oxygen. 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.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.
  3. 3.A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them breathe.
  4. 4.An atom of this element.

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