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oxygen  

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  • Oxygen is a normally gaseous, nonmetallic chemical element with the symbol O and the atomic number 8. It is widely prevalent in the earth's atmosphere, in which it is essential for the respiration of humans and other living creatures. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Oxygen]

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