ozonize

[ oh-zuh-nahyz, oh-zoh- ]

verb (used with object),o·zon·ized, o·zon·iz·ing.

to impregnate or treat with ozone.
to convert (oxygen) into ozone.

verb (used without object),o·zon·ized, o·zon·iz·ing.

(of oxygen) to become converted into ozone.

Origin of ozonize

First recorded in 1840–50; ozon- + -ize

Also especially British, o·zon·ise .

Other words from ozonize

o·zon·iza·tion, noun

Words Nearby ozonize

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British Dictionary definitions for ozonize

ozonize

ozonise

/ (ˈəʊzəʊˌnaɪz) /

verb(tr)

to convert (oxygen) into ozone
to treat (a substance) with ozone

Derived forms of ozonize

ozonization or ozonisation, noun
ozonizer or ozoniser, noun

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