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oxygen

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/ˈɒksɪdʒən/ · ox-y-gen

A chemical element (O) that is a colorless, odorless gas essential for respiration in living organisms.

Meanings

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A chemical element (O) that is a colorless, odorless gas essential for respiration in living organisms.

ایک کیمیائی عنصر (O) جو بے رنگ، بے بو گیس ہے جو زندہ موجودات کے لیے سانس لینے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

آکسیجن

aaksijun

Synonyms

breathable airgasہواگیسسانس

Antonyms

carbon dioxideasphyxiantکاربن ڈائی آکسائیڈخنکائی

Common Collocations

  • oxygen supply
  • oxygen therapy
  • oxygen mask

Example Sentences

Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis.

پودے فوٹو سنتھیسز کے دوران آکسیجن پیدا کرتے ہیں۔

Poday photo synthesis ke doran aaksijun pada karte hain.

Oxygen is essential for human survival.

آکسیجن انسانی بقاء کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Aaksijun insani baqaa ke liye zaroori hai.

The oxygen tank provides air for divers underwater.

آکسیجن کا ٹینک غوطہ خوروں کے لیے پانی کے نیچے ہوا فراہم کرتا ہے۔

Aaksijun ka tank ghotakhoron ke liye pani ke neeche hawa faraham karta hai.

Easily Confused With

oxide:An oxide is a compound formed between oxygen and another element, while oxygen itself is a standalone element.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'oxygen' as air you breathe, essential for life.

Imagine a green forest where trees are producing oxygen.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "oxygénê" — acid former

First known use: 18th century

The term oxygen was coined in the late 18th century by Antoine Lavoisier, derived from the Greek words 'oxus' (acid) and 'genes' (producer).