oxygen-deficient

[US]/[ˈɒksɪdʒən ˌdɛfɪʃənt]/
[UK]/[ˈɑːksɪdʒən ˌdɛfɪʃənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.lacking sufficient oxygen; having a low concentration of oxygen; relating to or characterized by a lack of oxygen
n.A condition of having insufficient oxygen.

Phrases & Collocations

oxygen-deficient environment

oxygen-deficient conditions

oxygen-deficient state

being oxygen-deficient

oxygen-deficient area

oxygen-deficient zone

oxygen-deficient air

oxygen-deficient water

oxygen-deficient soil

oxygen-deficient chamber

Example Sentences

the climbers faced an oxygen-deficient environment at the summit.

a sudden drop in oxygen levels created an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.

the mine was found to be severely oxygen-deficient, posing a safety risk.

rescuers searched for survivors in the oxygen-deficient conditions.

the deep sea is often an oxygen-deficient zone.

they used specialized equipment to work in the oxygen-deficient space.

the volcanic crater had an oxygen-deficient composition.

an oxygen-deficient condition can quickly lead to unconsciousness.

the divers trained to handle oxygen-deficient situations effectively.

the experiment required creating an oxygen-deficient chamber.

monitoring oxygen levels is crucial in oxygen-deficient environments.

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