ozon·ize \ˈōˌzōˌnīz, -_zəˌn-\verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Usage: see -ize in Explanatory Notes Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary ozon- + -ize transitive verb 1.: to convert (as oxygen) into ozone 2.: to treat, impregnate, or combine with ozone < ozonized air attacks most metals — R.E.Kirk & D.F.Othmer > intransitive verb : to become converted into ozone