1. present participle of oxygenize; to supply with oxygen or combine with oxygen
Usage: technical/scientific context; also spelled 'oxygenating' in modern usage

Examples

• The water treatment plant is oxygenizing the reservoir to improve fish habitat.
• Oxygenizing the blood is a critical function of the lungs.
• The process of oxygenizing metals can increase their durability.
• Deep-sea organisms have adapted to environments with minimal oxygenizing potential.
• The chemist was oxygenizing the compound to create a more stable product.