oxygenate

American  

[ok-si-juh-neyt] / ˈɒk sɪ dʒəˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

oxygenated, oxygenating

1. to treat, combine, or enrich with oxygen.

   to oxygenate the blood.

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oxygenate British  

/ ˈɒksɪdʒɪˌneɪt /

verb

1. to enrich or be enriched with oxygen

   to oxygenate blood

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oxygenate Scientific  

/ ŏk′sĭ-jə-nāt′ /

1. To combine or mix with oxygen, as in a physical, chemical, or biological system. Blood is oxygenated in the lungs.

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Other Word Forms

• antioxygenating adjective
• antioxygenation noun
• antioxygenator noun
• hyperoxygenate verb (used with object)
• hyperoxygenation noun
• nonoxygenated adjective
• oxygenation noun
• oxygenator noun
• oxygenizer noun
• superoxygenate verb (used with object)
• superoxygenation noun
• unoxygenated adjective

Etymology

Origin of oxygenate

First recorded in 1780–90; oxygen + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Modern alternatives to ice boxes are available that keep hearts beating and oxygenated while they are being transported.

From BBC

This system oxygenated the blood, removed carbon dioxide, and supported circulation, allowing the heart and other organs to continue functioning even though the patient had no lungs.

From Science Daily

"The puzzle pieces are fitting together and really underscore how life was able to diversify and live in this new, oxygenated world."

From Science Daily

We should think about treating both the myocardial infarction both by quick recanalization of the vessel to restore oxygenated blood supply and also by targeting immune cells to mitigate the arrhythmic effects of the injury.

From Science Daily

Amniotic fluid embolism can lead to heart and lung failure, which causes several complications due to a lack of oxygenated blood, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aerate