oxygen-breathing
|ox-y-gen-breath-ing|
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒən ˈbriːðɪŋ/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒən ˈbriːðɪŋ/
requiring oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxygen-breathing' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'breathing', where 'oxygen' refers to the chemical element essential for respiration, and 'breathing' refers to the process of inhaling and exhaling air.
Historical Evolution
'oxygen-breathing' is a modern English term formed by combining 'oxygen' and 'breathing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'requiring oxygen for respiration', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/27 04:31