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