Entity: OXYGEN
Oxygen is a vital chemical element that constitutes a significant portion of Earth's atmosphere, essential for combustion and physiological processes in organisms.
OXYGEN
Etymology
The word 'oxygen' originates from the Greek words 'oxus' meaning acid and 'genes' meaning forming.
Definition
Oxygen is a chemical element with atomic number 8 that constitutes a significant portion of Earth's atmosphere, essential for combustion and physiological processes in organisms.
Historical Context
Discovered in the late 18th century by Joseph Priestley and Carl Wilhelm Scheele, oxygen revolutionized the understanding of combustion and respiration.
Cultural Significance
Oxygen is often symbolized as a life-giving force in various cultures, representing vitality and purity.
Related Concepts
Oxygen is closely related to concepts such as respiration, combustion, and the ozone layer.
See Also
A fundamental chemical element with atomic number 8, constituting about one-fifth of the volume of the atmosphere, crucial for sustaining life.