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 ]

dehydrogenate with oxygen

[ Syn: oxygenise ]

impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen; oxygenate blood

[ Syn: oxygenate , oxygenise , aerate ]