ozonize

[ oh-zuh-nahyz, oh-zoh- ]

verb (used with object)

, o·zon·ized, o·zon·iz·ing.

1. to impregnate or treat with ozone.
2. to convert (oxygen) into ozone.

verb (used without object)

, o·zon·ized, o·zon·iz·ing.

1. (of oxygen) to become converted into ozone.

ozonize

/ ˈəʊzəʊˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to convert (oxygen) into ozone
2. to treat (a substance) with ozone

Derived Forms

• ˈozoˌnizer, noun
• ˌozoniˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• ozon·ization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ozonize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; ozon- + -ize