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oxygenation

[/ˌɒksɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: oxygenations / oxigenações
oxigenação
1. The process of supplying or treating with oxygen
The oxygenation of water improves its quality for aquatic life.
A oxigenação da água melhora sua qualidade para a vida aquática.
2. In medicine, the process by which oxygen is supplied to body tissues through the bloodstream
Proper oxygenation is critical for brain function.
A oxigenação adequada é crítica para a função cerebral.
3. The process of dissolving oxygen into a liquid or substance
The oxygenation of the blood occurs in the lungs.
A oxigenação do sangue ocorre nos pulmões.
Synonyms
aerationoxygen supplyoxygenization
Antonyms
deoxygenationhypoxia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oxigenação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
oxigenação
Standard term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

blood oxygenation level
tissue oxygenation
cerebral oxygenation
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