o-xy
Definition
- Noun:
- Oxygen: A colorless, odorless gas that constitutes about one-fifth of the Earth's atmosphere. It is essential for combustion, respiration, and most forms of life.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cây cối thải ra khí o-xy. (Trees release oxygen.)
- Bệnh nhân được cung cấp o-xy. (The patient was provided with oxygen.)
- O-xy cần thiết cho sự cháy. (Oxygen is necessary for combustion.)
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Symbol: In scientific contexts, oxygen is represented by the symbol O. Its most common molecular form is O₂ (dioxygen).
- Phân tử nước có chứa o-xy. (A water molecule contains oxygen.)
Variants and Related Words
Oxy hóa (v): To oxidize.
- Sắt bị oxy hóa tạo thành gỉ. (Iron oxidizes to form rust.)
Dưỡng khí (n): A literary or alternative term for oxygen, meaning "nourishing gas."
- Dưỡng khí duy trì sự sống. (Oxygen sustains life.)
Synonyms
- Air (in a general, non-technical sense for breathing).
- O₂ (the scientific molecular designation).
Related Scientific Terms
Ozone (O₃): A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule, found in the Earth's atmosphere.
- Tầng ozone bảo vệ Trái Đất. (The ozone layer protects the Earth.)
Hypoxia: A condition characterized by a deficiency of oxygen in the body.
- Leo núi cao có thể dẫn đến tình trạng thiếu o-xy. (Climbing high mountains can lead to hypoxia.)