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liquid oxygen
liquid oxygen n (Elements & Compounds) the clear pale blue liquid state of oxygen produced by liquefying air and allowing the nitrogen to evaporate: used in rocket fuels. Also called: lox liq′uid ox′ygen
n. a clear, pale blue liquid obtained by compressing oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point. Also called LOX. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | liquid oxygen - a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point; used as an oxidizer in rocket propellantsLOXatomic number 8, O, oxygen - 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 |
Translationsliquid oxygen
liquid oxygen the clear pale blue liquid state of oxygen produced by liquefying air and allowing the nitrogen to evaporate: used in rocket fuels liquid oxygen[′lik·wəd ′äk·sə·jən] (cryogenics) Oxygen that exists as a liquid at atmospheric pressure, at -182.97°C (90.18 K); a pale-blue, transparent, mobile liquid. liquid oxygen (LOX)Oxygen liquefied by cooling it below −297.4°F (−183°C). Liquid oxygen requires much less volume than gaseous oxygen. This is mainly used for breathing. In some aircraft, it is also used for inflating the g-suit. LOX cannot be stored for long periods.MedicalSeeoxygenSee LO
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Related to liquid oxygen: Liquid hydrogenSynonyms for liquid oxygennoun a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling pointSynonymsRelated Words |