oxygenated
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/ˈɑːksɪdʒəˌneɪtɪd/
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/ˈɒksɪdʒəˌneɪtɪd/
(oxygenate)
oxygen-rich
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxygenated' originates from the word 'oxygen,' which comes from the French 'oxygène,' derived from Greek 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' and 'genes' meaning 'producing.'
Historical Evolution
'oxygenated' evolved from the verb 'oxygenate,' which was formed in the 18th century to describe the process of adding oxygen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to add oxygen,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'containing oxygen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or combined with oxygen.
The oxygenated blood flows from the lungs to the heart.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45