Oxygenate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Oxygenate is a verb meaning (transitive) To treat or infuse with oxygen.
Meaning
(transitive) To treat or infuse with oxygen.
More Meanings
- (transitive, medicine) To give (a patient) oxygen therapy.
Example Sentences
After we oxygenated the river, the fish returned.
The function of the respiratory system is to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide.
Word Forms
- oxygenates
- oxygenating
- oxygenated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aerate, oxygen, reoxygenate, reoxygenize, oxygenise, ozonize.
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