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Oxygen itself is not a fuel, as it is a reactant that helps to support combustion. It helps other substances (e.g. carbon, hydrogen) burn more efficiently by reacting with them. Oxygen is essential for combustion to occur, but it is not consumed in the process like a traditional fuel.

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