ozonate

/ɒzəˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or preserve something, especially food, by exposing it to ozone

“The food was ozonated to increase its shelf life.”

2. verb

to convert ozone into oxygen

“Ozone in the stratosphere is ozonated, which helps protect us from UV radiation.”

3. noun

a substance that has been treated with ozone

“The ozonated water was used to sanitize the equipment.”

Synonyms

  • disinfect
  • sterilize

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute