[Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: yInSIp

[Steven Boozer]

> Klingon Word of the Day for Wednesday, March 12, 2014
> 
> Klingon word: yInSIp
> Part of speech: noun
> Definition: oxygen

  yoq yIn yuQ 'oH Qo'noS'e'.  yInSIp voQSIp je ngaS muDDaj. 
  Qo'noS is a class-M planet with an oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere. S27

During spinal replacement surgery Worf's blood pressure dropped to 60/40 and his *Vek'tal* response fell to 20%.  Dr. Crusher ordered, "Increase oxygen content to 85%." (TNG "Ethics")

Starfleet space suits are equipped with life-support units containing approximately a 3-hour supply of oxygen. (TOS "The Tholian Web")


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Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons