What is "oxygenize"

Oxygenize \Ox"y*gen*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Oxygenized; p. pr. & vb. n. Oxygenizing.] (Chem.) To oxidize.

alt. 1 To oxidize. 2 To oxygenate. vb. 1 To oxidize. 2 To oxygenate.

1. v. change (a compound) by increasing the proportion of the electronegative part; or change (an element or ion) from a lower to a higher positive valence: remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule) [syn: oxygenise]

2. dehydrogenate with oxygen [syn: oxygenise]

3. impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen; "oxygenate blood" [syn: oxygenate, oxygenise, aerate]