Definition

A colorless, odorless gas (symbol O) that literally keeps you alive—the universe's most essential freelancer. Your body burns through roughly 550 liters per day, and you don't even have to think about it.

Example Usage

The mountaineer required supplemental oxygen above 8,000 meters due to the extremely thin atmosphere.

Source: Chemistry and medical science terminology

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