What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
oxygenate
Example
The machine is used to oxygenate the water in the fish tank. [oxygenate: verb]
Example
The doctor recommended oxygenating the patient's blood during surgery. [oxygenating: gerund or present participle]
oxygenize
Example
The plant uses sunlight to oxygenize carbon dioxide into oxygen. [oxygenize: verb]
Example
The engineers are working on a new technology to oxygenize diesel fuel. [oxygenize: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Oxygenate is more commonly used than oxygenize in everyday language, and it is more versatile in its application.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between oxygenate and oxygenize?
Oxygenate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while oxygenize is more technical and formal.
