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oxygen

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/ˈɑksɪdʒən/
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a chemical element in gas form with no color that living things need for breathing

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  • Trees release oxygen into the atmosphere as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
  • Divers carry tanks of compressed oxygen to breathe underwater.
  • The doctor administered oxygen to the patient to help with breathing difficulties.
  • Oxygen is necessary for the combustion process in engines and fires.
  • Blood transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body.