oxygenator
nounUK /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪtə/
US /ˈɑːksɪdʒəneɪtər/
A machine that puts fresh air into blood or water.
The doctor used an oxygenator to add oxygen to the patient's blood during surgery.
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2. A device in a fish tank that bubbles air into the water so fish can breathe.
The aquarium oxygenator kept the water full of air for the goldfish.
3. A machine used in heart surgery to add oxygen to blood outside the body.
The heart-lung machine includes an oxygenator that keeps blood oxygenated.
4. A substance or chemical that releases oxygen.
Some cleaning products contain an oxygenator that helps remove stains.