What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oxygen dismal in air (5)" mean?

The definition is "air". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="O") + DOUR (synonym="DOUR") = ODOUR; definition: "air" The answer is ODOUR.

Oxygen dismal in air (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28947 | 3 Down | 2022-12-22 flower

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