Definitions
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- verb transitive to treat something with
nitrogen gas, especially with the intent of replacing gaseousoxygen - verb transitive, chemistry to
react something with nitrogen
Etymologies
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nitrogen + -ate
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Examples
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This was to explore whether pre-breathing oxygen would de-nitrogenate the blood sufficiently to prevent any stabilisation of the bubbles that might occur.
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