Meaning
oxygen
- oxygen (chemical element and breathable gas)
- vital relief or financial breathing room (figurative)
In a sentence
In alta montagna c'è meno ossigeno nell'aria.
High up in the mountains there is less oxygen in the air.
Il paziente ha bisogno di ossigeno per respirare bene.
The patient needs oxygen to breathe properly.
Questo nuovo prestito è stato vero ossigeno per l'azienda.
This new loan was real breathing room for the company.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ossigeno | masculine · singular |
| ossigeni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in normal usage; takes the elided masculine article 'l''.