Definitions for oxidizeˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ox•i•dizeˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz(v.)-dized, -diz•ing.
(v.t.)to combine chemically with oxygen; convert into an oxide.
Category: Chemistry
to cover with a coating of oxide or rust.
Category: Chemistry
to increase the valence of (an atom or molecule) by removing electrons.
Category: Chemistry
Ref: Compare reduce (def. 9c). 12 4
(v.i.)to become oxidized.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of oxidize:
1795–1805
ox′i•diz`er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
oxidise, oxidize, oxidate(verb)
enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
"This metal oxidizes easily"
oxidize, oxidise, oxidate(verb)
add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
Wiktionary
oxidize(Verb)
To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
oxidize(Verb)
To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
oxidize(Verb)
To coat something with an oxide.
oxidize(Verb)
To become oxidized.
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