Cryptic crossword clue
Number five brought into the world, inhaling oxygen 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BORON

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The straight part
We know that "Number five" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case number five = boron.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BORON mean?

BORON noun
  1. The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.
  2. A single atom of this element.

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