Synonyms for

Oxygen

Verb / ˈɑ:ksʌdʒʌn / / ˈɑ:ksɪdʒʌn / Another word for oxygen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is necessary for the respiration of humans and other animals and for burning fuels

Synonyms & similar words

atomicnumber o air gas element atmosphere breath lifeblood essential vitality spirit spark energy fuel combustion oxidizer oxidant reactant ozone oxygenation

Synonyms by register

Formal

dioxygen O2

Literary

life-giver breath of life

Antonyms

anoxia asphyxia hypoxia suffocation strangulation privation

Common collocations

  • absorb oxygen
  • lack of oxygen
  • oxygen levels
  • supply of oxygen
  • oxygen mask
  • oxygen tank
  • pure oxygen
  • oxygen deprivation

Word family

noun oxygen

Usage note

Oxygen is a chemical element and is rarely used in informal contexts. Its antonyms often refer to a lack of oxygen.

Example sentences

  1. Every living thing needs oxygen to survive.
  2. We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.
  3. Oxygen is used in the process of burning fuels.
  4. Oxygen is an essential element for life on Earth.
  5. The atmosphere is made up of mostly nitrogen and oxygen.

Quotes

  • 'Oxygen is the thing that makes things burn.' - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • 'Air, water, earth, fire, and the fifth element, which is variously called aether or void or quintessence, or simply oxygen.' - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • 'Oxygen is a toxic gas. An anaerobic environment is any environment that does not have oxygen. Our atmosphere, which has plenty of oxygen, is actually a deadly enemy to life.' - Win Wenger

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