ozonize

American  

[oh-zuh-nahyz, oh-zoh-] / ˈoʊ zəˌnaɪz, ˈoʊ zoʊ- /

especially British, ozonise

verb (used with object)

ozonized, ozonizing

1. to impregnate or treat with ozone.

2. to convert (oxygen) into ozone.

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verb (used without object)

ozonized, ozonizing

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

ozonize British  

/ ˈəʊzəʊˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to convert (oxygen) into ozone

2. to treat (a substance) with ozone

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Other Word Forms

• ozonization noun
• ozonizer noun

Etymology

Origin of ozonize

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

Example Sentences

Francl, the chemist, said ozone gas is used to remove bacteria and other things from water and then the ozonized contaminants are strained out, leaving clean water.

From Washington Post

The oxygen can be ozonized in the closed vessel while in contact with the coffee.

From Project Gutenberg

The ozonized air had neither a powerful nor an offensive smell, and it might be easily and economically made.

From Project Gutenberg

It has been said, too, that they are the direct chemical effects of a more highly ozonized atmosphere.

From Project Gutenberg

He had for his daily companions and stimulus the great men and ozonized atmosphere of that famous institution.

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