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oxygen

/ˈɒksɪdʒən/

Meanings
noun
The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

Examples :

"We need oxygen to breathe. "
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Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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relative noun

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv]

Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

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element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

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administered verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstəd/ /ədˈmɪnəstərd/

To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

"We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."

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mixture noun

/ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

The act of mixing.

"The mixture of flour and water was carefully stirred to make the dough. "

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molecular noun

/məˈlɛkjʊlə/ /məˈlɛkjələɹ/

Any compound having a specified (range of) molecular weight(s)

"The scientist analyzed the molecular weight of the new protein sample. "

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colorless adjective

/ˈkʌlərləs/ /ˈkʌlɚləs/

Having little or no colour.

"The water in the glass was completely colorless, like pure, clear liquid. "

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odorless adjective

/əʊdələs/

Having no odor.

"They were taken unawares and overcome when the room filled with a lethal, odorless gas."

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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breathe verb

/bɹiːð/ /bɹið/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"Before the big presentation, Sarah took a deep breath and felt more calm. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "