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oxygenate

verb

  1. to supply, treat, or mix with oxygen
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/

verb

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

  1. To treat or infuse with oxygen.

    After we oxygenated the river, the fish returned.

    The function of the respiratory system is to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide.

  2. To give (a patient) oxygen therapy.