oxygenate
verb (used with object)
to treat, combine, or enrich with oxygen.
oxygenating
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present participleof oxygenate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In the Americas, doctors can help infected people by putting them on a life-support machine known as ECMO, for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which breathes for the patient by oxygenating the blood.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
These branches are ultimately responsible for oxygenating the blood in the lungs.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2023
The latter is battery-powered, and when turned on it creates an oxygenating spiral motion in the water in the carafe, which is said to improve its taste.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2023
It is used when a ventilator isn’t enough, pumping blood out of the body, oxygenating it, and then returning it.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
Alex took several deep breaths, hyperventilating and oxygenating his blood, knowing it would give him a few precious extra seconds.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
