oxygen

/ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/

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Also seen as: oxygens

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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. Sometimes called elemental oxygen to distinguish it from molecular oxygen.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nguyên tố hóa học (kí hiệu O) với số nguyên tử 8

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Noun

Examples

Holonyms: dioxygen, O₂, oxygen (loose sense)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Oxy (O₂), một khí không màu, không mùi ở nhiệt độ phòng

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Noun

Examples

Meronym: oxygen (strict sense)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “oxygen” mean?

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. Sometimes called elemental oxygen to distinguish it from molecular oxygen.

Is “oxygen” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.