La màscara d'oxigen
Example: Durant el vol, el pilot va posar-se la màscara d'oxigen.
Definition
"La màscara d'oxigen" refers to an oxygen mask used especially in aviation to provide breathable oxygen to passengers or crew during emergencies or when cabin air pressure is insufficient. It is worn over the nose and mouth, ensuring the supply of oxygen during a flight.
Etymology
The phrase "la màscara d'oxigen" comes from Catalan, where "màscara" means mask and "oxigen" means oxygen. The word "màscara" traces back to the Italian "maschera," which itself originates from the Arabic "maskharah," meaning a buffoon or masquerade. Oxygen, a term coined in the late 18th century from Greek roots meaning 'acid producer,' was integrated to specify the mask's purpose. Did you know? The concept of oxygen masks became widespread in aviation after early 20th-century developments in high-altitude flight safety.
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"La màscara d'oxigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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