ozonize

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

verb (used with object), o·zon·ized, o·zon·iz·ing.

to impregnate or treat with ozone.

to convert (oxygen) into ozone.

verb (used without object), o·zon·ized, o·zon·iz·ing.

(of oxygen) to become converted into ozone.

Also especially British, o·zon·ise.

Origin of ozonize

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

Related formso·zon·iza·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for ozonize

ozonize

ozonise

verb (tr)

to convert (oxygen) into ozone

to treat (a substance) with ozone

Derived Formsozonization or ozonisation, nounozonizer or ozoniser, noun

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