oxygen

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in Vietnamese Oxy (hỗn hợp khí)

BrE /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ AmE /ˈɑːkˌsɪdʒən/

noun en → vi

1 GAS [non-count] B1

Oxy (hỗn hợp khí)

a colourless, odourless gas that is necessary for life and burning

  • oxygen in the air

Collocations breath oxygen · medical oxygen

  • Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

    Cây cỏ sản xuất oxy thông qua quang hợp.

2 MEDICINE [non-count] B2

Oxy y tế

a supply of oxygen that is given to people who are ill or have breathing problems

  • oxygen for somebody

Collocations oxygen supply · oxygen tank

  • She needs oxygen to help her breathe.

    Cô ấy cần oxy để giúp cô hít thở.