o-xi
Definition
- Noun:
- Oxygen: A chemical element (symbol O, atomic number 8). It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is essential for life, as most living organisms need it for respiration. It is also the most abundant element in the Earth's crust and a key component of air, water, and many other compounds.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Không khí chứa khoảng 21% o-xi. (Air contains about 21% oxygen.)
- Bệnh nhân được cung cấp o-xi để hỗ trợ hô hấp. (The patient was given oxygen to support breathing.)
- O-xi kết hợp với hydro tạo thành nước. (Oxygen combines with hydrogen to form water.)
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Context: In chemistry and physics, "o-xi" refers specifically to the diatomic molecule O₂ or the atomic element O.
- Sự oxi hóa là quá trình một chất kết hợp với o-xi. (Oxidation is the process where a substance combines with oxygen.)
Variants and Related Words
Khí oxi / Khí o-xi (n): Oxygen gas.
- Khí o-xi được bơm vào bình. (Oxygen gas is pumped into the tank.)
Máy tạo oxi / Máy tạo o-xi (n): Oxygen concentrator.
- Máy tạo o-xi giúp bệnh nhân thở dễ dàng hơn. (An oxygen concentrator helps patients breathe more easily.)
Sự oxi hóa (n): Oxidation.
- Sắt bị gỉ là do sự oxi hóa. (Iron rusts due to oxidation.)
Synonyms
- Oxygen: The direct and only precise scientific synonym for "o-xi".
Related Terms
- Ozone (O₃): A form of oxygen (O₃) with three atoms, found in the Earth's atmosphere.
- Dioxide: A compound containing two oxygen atoms per molecule, e.g., carbon dioxide (CO₂).