oxygenate

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verb

ox·​y·​gen·​ate ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnāt  äk-ˈsi-jə- 

oxygenated; oxygenating

transitive verb

: to impregnate, combine, or supply (something, such as blood) with oxygen

oxygenation

ˌäk-si-jə-ˈnā-shən 

äk-ˌsi-jə-

noun

oxygenate

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noun

: an oxygen-containing substance (such as ethanol) used especially in gasoline to promote more complete combustion

Examples of oxygenate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Markets are oxygenated by data. —Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025

His parents anxiously sat by Bennett's bedside after he was put on an ECMO machine, which removes carbon dioxide and oxygenates blood to be sent back to the body. —Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025

Noun

The scientists were inspired by a previous study, in which particles of recycled bottle glass were shown to help oxygenate plants' roots while maintaining optimal moisture levels. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025

It can be used to soothe, oxygenate, and de-puff the cheeks, forehead, and chin; use the smaller end to tone the area under the eyes. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1788, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oxygenate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate

Kids Definition

oxygenate

verb

ox·​y·​gen·​ate

ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnāt,

äk-ˈsij-ə-

oxygenated; oxygenating

: to combine or supply with oxygen

oxygenation

ˌäk-si-jə-ˈnā-shən

äk-ˌsij-ə-

noun

Medical Definition

oxygenate

transitive verb

ox·​y·​gen·​ate ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnāt  äk-ˈsij-ə- 

oxygenated; oxygenating

: to impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen

oxygenated blood

better to oxygenate the patient first

—Anesthesia Digest

oxygenation

ˌäk-si-jə-ˈnā-shən, äk-ˌsij-ə- 

noun