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氧 — meaning in English

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English meaning

oxygen noun A colourless, odourless gas that makes up about a fifth of the air and is essential for humans and animals to breathe.

Senses

氧 is used for these senses in English:

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.
oxygen Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

oxygen — full definition

noun A colourless, odourless gas that makes up about a fifth of the air and is essential for humans and animals to breathe.
noun Figuratively, the conditions that let something grow or survive.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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