English Explanatory Dictionary

oxygenate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To treat or infuse with oxygen.
  2. To give (a patient) oxygen therapy.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oxygenate.wav

Word forms

oxygenate oxygenates oxygenating oxygenated

Etymology

From oxygen or French oxygéner + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

oxygenize

Derived words

deoxygenate disoxygenate hyperoxygenate overoxygenate overoxygenation oxygenation oxygenator preoxygenate reoxygenate superoxygenate underoxygenate
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