'oxygen' definitions:
Definition of 'oxygen'
From: WordNet
noun
A nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust [syn: oxygen, O, atomic number 8]
Definition of 'oxygen'
From: Elements
- Symbol: O
- Atomic number: 8
- Atomic weight: 15.9994
- A colourless, odourless gaseous element belonging to group 16 of the periodic table. It is the most abundant element present in the earth's crust. It also makes up 20.8% of the Earth's atmosphere. For industrial purposes, it is separated from liquid air by fractional distillation. It is used in high temperature welding, and in breathing. It commonly comes in the form of Oxygen, but is found as Ozone in the upper atmosphere. It was discovered by Priestley in 1774.
Synonyms of 'oxygen'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acetylene,
- ammonia,
- argon,
- asphyxiating gas,
- butane,
- carbon dioxide,
- carbon monoxide,
- chlorine,
- coal gas,
- ethane,
- ether,
- ethylene,
- fluorine,
- formaldehyde,
- helium,
- hydrogen,
- illuminating gas,
- krypton,
- lewisite,
- marsh gas,
- methane,
- mustard gas,
- natural gas,
- neon,
- nitrogen,
- ozone,
- poison gas,
- propane,
- radon,
- sewer gas,
- xenon