 oxidize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide | |
| Synonyms: | oxidise oxidate | |
| Examples: | "This metal oxidizes easily" |
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| Related terms: | change rust oxidation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (chemistry) add oxygen to or combine with oxygen; as in a chemical process | |
| Synonyms: | oxidise oxidate | |
| Related terms: | deoxidize change change catabolize breath breathe chemistry oxidate rust oxidation oxidant oxide | |
| Similar spelling: |
oxidizer oxidized oxidise oxidizable oxidiser oxidised oxidase |
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