Oxygen

usgb/ˈɑːksɪdʒən/
noun

A colorless, odorless gas that is essential for human life and is a part of the air.

Without oxygen, we cannot breathe and will die.
Visual representation of "oxygen" - A colorless, odorless gas that is essential for human life and is a part of the air.

Often appears as...

  • oxygen mask
  • oxygen tank
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Vital for Life

Oxygen is often used to express the critical need for something.

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Water, like oxygen, is vital for survival.
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Emergency Situations

Oxygen equipment is commonly referenced in safety and medical emergencies.

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The paramedics put an oxygen mask on the patient.
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Environmental Concern

Discussions on oxygen may indicate environmental issues like deforestation.

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Trees are crucial because they produce oxygen.
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