oxigénre

Oxigénre is not a standalone scientific term; rather, it is a linguistic form used in some languages derived from the noun oxigén, meaning oxygen. In languages that attach directional or case-ending affixes to nouns, the suffix -re can indicate a directional or allative meaning such as “to” or “toward.” As such, oxigénre may appear in texts to indicate a target or direction related to oxygen, but it is not used as a distinct chemical concept in scientific discourse.

Oxygen is a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. It is the third most abundant element in the universe by mass and makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere. In its most common form, diatomic oxygen (O2), it is a colorless, odorless gas at ambient conditions. Oxygen is essential for most forms of aerobic respiration, where organisms extract energy from organic molecules by transferring electrons to oxygen in cellular processes.

Industrial production of oxygen typically involves the fractional distillation of liquefied air or the separation of gases by adsorption. Pure oxygen has diverse applications, including metal production, chemical synthesis, medical therapy, and as an oxidizer in rocket propulsion. In many chemical reactions, oxygen acts as an oxidizing agent, promoting combustion and various oxidation processes.

Safety considerations emphasize that while oxygen itself is not flammable, it supports and accelerates combustion. Environments enriched with oxygen or with high pressures can increase fire risk, and prolonged exposure at high concentrations can pose health hazards.

See also: Oxygen, Oxidation, Oxidizer, Air, Cellular respiration, Combustion.

Notes: The form oxigénre should be understood primarily as a linguistic inflection in certain languages, rather than as a separate chemical term.