oxygen-rich compounds
noun phraseUK /ˈɒksɪdʒən rɪtʃ ˈkɒmpaʊndz/
US /ˈɑːksɪdʒən rɪtʃ ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/
These are substances that have a lot of oxygen in them.
Rust forms when iron slowly turns into oxygen-rich compounds.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Chemical substances containing a high proportion of oxygen atoms, often reactive.
The lab stored several oxygen-rich compounds in sealed containers.
3. Materials used in breathing apparatus or medical settings to supply extra oxygen.
Divers carry oxygen-rich compounds in their tanks for deep dives.
4. Compounds formed during combustion or oxidation processes.
Burning fuel produces oxygen-rich compounds such as carbon dioxide and water.