atmospheric oxygen

noun

The oxygen molecule O₂ (diatomic oxygen), as opposed to the element O (monatomic oxygen).

Meanings

nounatmospheric oxygen (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe oxygen molecule O₂ (diatomic oxygen), as opposed to the element O (monatomic oxygen).
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