ozonate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /oʊˈzeɪneɪt/
KK: /oʊˈzeɪnɪt/
noun
Definition
A type of compound or complex that contains ozone, which is a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms.
Example
The researchers studied various ozonates to understand their effects on the environment.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new research on ozonate compounds?
No, I haven't! What are they studying?
They're looking into how ozonate can help with air purification.
That sounds interesting! I wonder how effective it really is.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ozonide
ozonide
ozonization
Antonyms
deozonization
deozonated
deozonize
verb
Definition
To treat something with ozone, often to purify or disinfect it.
Example
The water was ozonated to remove impurities and make it safe to drink.
Tense Forms
Past: ozonated
Past Participle: ozonated
Conversation
I just read that we can ozonate water to make it cleaner.
Really? How does that work?
It apparently helps kill bacteria and other contaminants.
Root Explanation
Ozonate → It is formed from "ozone" (from Greek "ozein", meaning to smell) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a chemical compound). The word "ozonate" refers to the process of treating a substance with ozone, often for purification or disinfection purposes.
Memory Tip
Think of ozone, which has a distinct smell, and remember that ozonate means to treat something with ozone.
Visually Confused Words
zonate
nonzonate
zonated
coronate
colonate