Molecular oxygen, O2, having two unpaired electrons in its most stable form.
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Oxygen 16
Dioxygen
Oxygen-16
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/metab; consider also OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; /physiol for O2 in pulmonary respiration process but tissue respiration = OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; /ther use; consider also OXYGEN INHALATION THERAPY or HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION; /tox & /pois; consider also HYPEROXIA
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definition
Molecular oxygen, O2, having two unpaired electrons in its most stable form.
An element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.