oxygenate
|ox-y-gen-ate|
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒəˌneɪt/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒəˌneɪt/
oxygen-rich
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxygenate' originates from the French word 'oxygène,' which was derived from the Greek words 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' and 'genes' meaning 'born of.'
Historical Evolution
'oxygène' transformed into the English word 'oxygen' and eventually became 'oxygenate' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to produce acid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to add oxygen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to add oxygen to something, especially to supply oxygen to the blood or a liquid.
The machine is used to oxygenate the patient's blood during surgery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 03:35