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Definition
Oxygen; the chemical element with atomic number 8.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like 氧 are typically used in academic or formal contexts rather than casual daily speech. When discussing the gas in a general sense, people often refer to it as 氧氣 to distinguish the element from the abstract concept. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in conversation unless you are specifically talking about chemistry or medical equipment.
Examples
Is there still oxygen inside this bottle?
The human body must inhale oxygen to survive.
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