OXYGENATE


Meaning of OXYGENATE in English

I. ˈäksə̇jə̇ˌnāt, -sēj-; äkˈsijəˌ-; usu -ād.+V transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: French oxygéner (from oxygène oxygen) + English -ate

: to impregnate or combine with oxygen : treat or supply with oxygen : saturate (as blood) with oxygen — compare aerate , oxidize 1 a

• ox·y·gen·a·tion ˌäksə̇jə̇ˈnāshən, -sēj-; äkˌsijəˈnāshən noun -s

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: oxygen + -ate (I)

: an oxygen-containing substance (as ethanol) used especially in gasoline to reduce smog-causing emissions by promoting more complete combustion

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