pneumatize

/ˌnɛməˈtɪz, -ˈmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to fill or fill with air or gas, especially artificially

“The doctor decided to pneumatize the patient’s lungs to improve breathing.”

2. verb

to give a characteristic of being airy or light

“The artist’s use of light colors helped to pneumatize the painting’s atmosphere.”

3. noun

the process of filling or filling with air or gas, especially artificially

“The surgeon performed a procedure called pneumatization to repair the patient’s lung.”

Synonyms

  • aerate
  • inflate

Antonyms

  • deflate
  • depressurize