oxygen
Translation
oxygen
Examples
Humans need oxygen to breathe.
Humans need oxygen to breathe.
Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.
Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.
Grammar Patterns
a chemical element that is a gas with no smell or colour Humans need oxygen to breathe.
Similar Words
Related concepts: air, gas
Etymology
From French 'oxygène', coined from Greek 'oxys' (acid) + '-genēs' (producing), because it was once thought to be a component of all acids.
Memory Tips
The 'O' in the chemical formula for water, H₂O, stands for oxygen. This makes it easy to remember.