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Definitions for oxidize
ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪzox·i·dize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. oxidise, oxidize, oxidateverb

    enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

    "This metal oxidizes easily"

  2. oxidize, oxidise, oxidateverb

    add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

Wiktionary

  1. oxidizeverb

    To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.

  2. oxidizeverb

    To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.

  3. oxidizeverb

    To coat something with an oxide.

  4. oxidizeverb

    To become oxidized.

Wikipedia

  1. oxidize

    Redox (reduction–oxidation, RED-oks, REE-doks) is a type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of substrate change. Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state, while reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state. There are two classes of redox reactions: Electron-transfer – Only one (usually) electron flows from the reducing agent to the oxidant. This type of redox reaction is often discussed in terms of redox couples and electrode potentials. Atom transfer – An atom transfers from one substrate to another. For example, in the rusting of iron, the oxidation state of iron atoms increases as the iron converts to an oxide, and simultaneously the oxidation state of oxygen decreases as it accepts electrons released by the iron. Although oxidation reactions are commonly associated with the formation of oxides, other chemical species can serve the same function. In hydrogenation, C=C (and other) bonds are reduced by transfer of hydrogen atoms.

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  1. oxidize

    Oxidize refers to a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons or gains oxygen, typically through a process that involves combining with oxygen or in which oxygen is subtracted from the molecules of the substance. This usually results in a change in physical properties like color and texture. An example of this reaction is the rusting of iron. It could also refer to the process through which an organism utilizes oxygen in its metabolic process.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oxidize in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oxidize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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