Definitions for oxygenateˈɒk sɪ dʒəˌneɪt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ox•y•gen•ateˈɒk sɪ dʒəˌneɪt(v.t.)-at•ed, -at•ing.
to treat, combine, or enrich with oxygen:
to oxygenate the blood.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of oxygenate:
1780–90
ox′y•gen•a`tor(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
oxygenate, oxygenize, oxygenise, aerate(verb)
impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen
"oxygenate blood"
Wiktionary
oxygenate(Verb)
To treat or infuse with oxygen
After we oxygenated the river, the fish returned.
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