oxidize
verb
Simple meaning
Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen.
Pronunciation
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ˈɑksədaɪz
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Definition
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verb
chemistrytransitive
To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
chemistrytransitive
Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
chemistry
To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
intransitive
To become oxidized.
To coat something with an oxide.
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- “This metal oxidizes easily.”verb
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Combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen.
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LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals.
A substance that oxidizes another substance.
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