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oxygenate
CIDE DICTIONARY
oxygenate, v. t. [Cf. F. oxygéner.].
To unite, or cause to combine, with oxygen; to treat with oxygen; to oxidize; as, oxygenated water (hydrogen dioxide). [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
oxygenate, v.tr.
1 supply, treat, or mix with oxygen; oxidize.
2 charge (blood) with oxygen by respiration.
1 supply, treat, or mix with oxygen; oxidize.
2 charge (blood) with oxygen by respiration.
Derivative
oxygenation n.
Etymology
F oxyg{eacute}ner (as OXYGEN)
THESAURUS
oxygenate
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