OXYGENIZE

Definition of OXYGENIZE

  1. (verb)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)
  2. (verb)dehydrogenate with oxygen
  3. (verb)impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen