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July 3, 2024

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Definition of Air

When a diver uses the term “air”, they mean … Air is the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.  Air is generally comprised of approximately 78% Nitrogen, approximately 20.9% Oxygen, and the balance of the trace gases including carbon dioxide and argon.  Water vapor, while a variable, can be found in air as well.

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