Oxygene vs. Oxygen — What's the Difference?

Remember "Oxygen" ends with "gen", not "gene".

OXY for oxygen, then add GEN, like in generation.

Think of the abbreviation "O2", representing the molecule, not "O2e".

Note: genes are DNA sequences, while oxygen is what we breathe.

Focus on the "gen" in "generation", just as in "Oxygen".

Oxygene is an incorrect spelling of Oxygen.

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8; a gas essential for life.

The pure element, especially as a molecule (O2).

An agent that delivers O2 to the blood.

A means of revitalization or refreshment.

A supporter or enabler, especially in difficult situations.

A nonmetallic element constituting 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume that occurs as a diatomic gas, O2, and in many compounds such as water and silica, and in iron ore. It combines with most elements, is essential for plant and animal respiration, and is required for nearly all combustion. Ozone, O3, is an allotrope of this element. Atomic number 8; atomic weight 15.9994; melting point -218.79°C; boiling point -182.9°C; gas density at 0°C 1.429 grams per liter; valence 2. See Periodic Table.

The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas. Category:en:Oxygen

Molecular oxygen (O₂), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

(medicine) A mixture of oxygen and other gases, administered to a patient to help them breathe.

(countable) An atom of this element.

(figurative) A condition or environment in which something can thrive.

A colorless, tasteless, odorless, gaseous element of atomic number 8, occurring in the free state in the atmosphere, of which it forms about 23 per cent by weight and about 21 per cent by volume, being slightly heavier than nitrogen. Symbol O. Atomic weight 15.9994.

Chlorine used in bleaching.

A nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

Derived from the Greek words "oxy-" (sharp) and "-genes" (born).

Derived from French "oxygène", which came from Greek "oxy-" (sharp) and "-genes" (born), referring to the supposed role in acid formation.

Oxygen does not have a standard verb form.

/ˈɒksɪdʒən/.

Both "a" and "the" can be used, e.g., "a source of oxygen" or "the oxygen level."

No.

It depends on the context. No specific vowel always precedes "oxygen."

"In" or "on" as in "in oxygen" or "on oxygen."

Oxygen does not have a typical plural form as it refers to an element.

There is no specific conjunction that is always used with "oxygen."

Oxygen is primarily a noun but can be used adjectivally in certain contexts (e.g., oxygen mask).

Oxygen.

Three.

Noun, but can be used adjectivally.

No, it's concrete as it refers to a tangible element.

No.

O2, when referring to the diatomic molecule.

Any determiner can be used depending on context.

Oxygen (it's a noun and doesn't have verb forms).

Neutral, but context may dictate its connotation.

No, it refers to an element.

There's no direct opposite, but in certain contexts, one might consider "carbon dioxide" or "vacuum."

No.

No.

It can be used as a direct object, e.g., "She needs oxygen."

Ox-y-gen.

The first syllable: "Ox."

"Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis."

"Oxygen" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.

Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically (e.g., "oxygen of the economy").