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oxygen

Pronunciation: [ˈɒksɪdʒən]

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Learn how to use oxygen in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a colorless gas that is very important for living things. We breathe in oxygen to help our bodies work. Plants also need it, and it is a big part of the air around us.

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When we breathe in, we take in oxygen, which helps us stay alive.

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Without oxygen, humans and many animals wouldn't survive.

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Why do we need oxygen to live?

Context: “environment”

(noun) a chemical element found in water and in the air. It's part of many important processes in nature, like when plants make food from sunlight.

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Oxygen is essential for the process of photosynthesis in plants.

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Some scientists believe that without enough oxygen, many forms of life would struggle to exist.

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What role does oxygen play in the environment?

How to pronounce oxygen

Pronunciation: [ˈɒksɪdʒən]

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