heliox

noun

heliox

noun

Etymology Blend of heli(um) + ox(ygen).

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Diving, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Medicine, Sciences, Sports, Underwater diving A mixture of helium and oxygen used as a breathing gas.

Coordinate terms: heliair, nitrox, trimix

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