neumatize

/ˌnuːməˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become filled with air or gas, especially in the lungs

“The scuba diver’s body neumatized with the air bubbles from the deep ocean.”

2. verb

to cause or become inflated with air or gas, especially in the lungs

“The patient’s lungs neumatized rapidly after receiving oxygen therapy.”

3. noun

the act of neumatizing something

“The neumatization of the scuba tank was a critical step in the dive preparation.”

Synonyms

  • aerate
  • inflate

Antonyms

  • collapse
  • deflate