oxygenated

Definition

Infused with oxygen, making something either more performance-ready (blood) or more flammable (everything else). Athletes love it; fire safety officers fear it.

Example Usage

The oxygenated blood flowing through her muscles gave her an advantage during the marathon.

Source: Medical and sports physiology terminology

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