oxygen (**옥**시전) — a colorless, odorless gas that forms about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a colorless, odorless gas that forms about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːksɪdʒən/
Korean meaning: 무색무취의 기체로 지구 대기의 약 21%를 차지하며 생명체에 필수적인 원소
Korean pronunciation: **옥**시전
Example Sentences
- The scuba diver's oxygen tank ran out just as he spotted a treasure chest.
- Trees are nature's oxygen factories, working 24/7 without union breaks.
- The patient was put on oxygen therapy to help with breathing difficulties.
oxygen
NOUN//ˈɑːksɪdʒən//
a colorless, odorless gas that forms about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life
Mountain climber breathes life-giving oxygen through mask at high altitude
Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen dance together!
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Origin
1770년대 프랑스 화학자 라부아지에가 만든 용어로, '산을 만드는 것'이라는 뜻의 그리스어에서 유래되었다. 당시에는 모든 산이 산소를 포함한다고 잘못 생각했지만, 이름은 그대로 남게 되었다.
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📝Examples
“The scuba diver's oxygen tank ran out just as he spotted a treasure chest.”
“Trees are nature's oxygen factories, working 24/7 without union breaks.”
“The patient was put on oxygen therapy to help with breathing difficulties.”
“At high altitudes, oxygen levels decrease significantly.”
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