


[ok-si-dahyz] /ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz/ Chemistry

verb (used with object), oxidized, oxidizing.
to convert (an element) into an ; combine with oxygen.
to cover with a coating of or rust.
to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence.
Compare (def 12).
verb (used without object), oxidized, oxidizing.
to become oxidized.
to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms
to undergo or cause to undergo a decrease in the number of electrons Compare reduce (sense 12c)

1802 (implied in oxidizable), from oxide + -ize. Related: Oxidized; oxidizing; oxidization.

oxidize ox·i·dize (ŏk’sĭ-dīz’)
v. ox·i·dized, ox·i·diz·ing, ox·i·diz·es

To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation.


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