El oxígeno
Example: Las plantas producen oxígeno durante la fotosíntesis diaria.
Definition
"Oxygen" is a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration in most living organisms and is a major component of the Earth's atmosphere. It supports combustion and is produced by plants during daily photosynthesis.
Etymology
The word "oxígeno" comes from the Greek words 'oxys' meaning 'acid' and 'genes' meaning 'producer' or 'former.' It was coined in the late 18th century by the chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who mistakenly believed oxygen was a key component of acids. Did you know? Despite the original association with acids, oxygen itself is a vital element for life and combustion.
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"El oxígeno" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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