liquid oxygen meaning

UK /ˈlɪkwɪd ˈɒksɪdʒən/ US /ˈlɪkwəd ˈɑksədʒən/ 5 syllables

liquid oxygen (noun): a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point; used as an oxidizer in rocket propellants.

Definition of liquid oxygen

  1. a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point; used as an oxidizer in rocket propellants

    Synonyms: LOX

    Type of: oxygen

How to pronounce liquid oxygen

liquid oxygen is pronounced /ˈlɪkwɪd ˈɒksɪdʒən/ in British English and /ˈlɪkwəd ˈɑksədʒən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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