Air

physical · Earth Science · Level 3 · E0

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Senses of "Air":

Emergence definition

Air is a mixture of gases that comprise the Earth's atmosphere, primarily consisting of nitrogen and oxygen, and exhibiting properties such as pressure, temperature, and viscosity.

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Historical origin

Origin language: English

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In other languages

Luft German primary
air English primary
aire Spanish primary
air French primary
हवा Hindi primary
वायु Sanskrit primary

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Substance L2 (requires)

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