The oxygen
Example: The oxygen supports biological functions
Definition
"The oxygen" refers to the chemical element essential for respiration and combustion, supporting biological functions by enabling cells to produce energy through oxidation processes in living organisms.
Etymology
The word "oxygen" comes from the Greek words 'oxys' meaning 'acid' and 'genes' meaning 'producer' or 'former.' It was coined in the late 18th century by chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who mistakenly believed oxygen was a key component in all acids. Did you know? Despite its name, not all acids contain oxygen!
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"The oxygen" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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