La maschera di ossigeno
Example: Durante l'emergenza, tutti hanno indossato la maschera di ossigeno.
Definition
"La maschera di ossigeno" is a device used in aviation to provide passengers with a supply of oxygen in case of cabin depressurization or other emergencies, allowing them to breathe safely until the situation is resolved or the plane descends to a safe altitude.
Etymology
The phrase "la maschera di ossigeno" comes from Italian, where "maschera" means mask and "ossigeno" means oxygen. It directly refers to the oxygen mask used in airplanes. Did you know the concept became widely recognized after the introduction of pressurized cabins in commercial aviation?
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the oxygen mask