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ox·i·dize
(ŏk′sĭ-dīz′)v. ox·i·dized, ox·i·diz·ing, ox·i·diz·es
v.tr.
1. To combine with oxygen; make into an oxide.
2. To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.
3. To coat with oxide.
v.intr.
To become oxidized.
ox′i·diz′a·ble adj.
ox′i·di·za′tion (-dĭ-zā′shən) n.
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oxidize
(ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz) oroxidise
vb
1. (Chemistry) to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen, as in formation of an oxide
2. (Chemistry) to form or cause to form a layer of metal oxide, as in rusting
3. (Chemistry) to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms
4. (Chemistry) to undergo or cause to undergo a decrease in the number of electrons. Compare reduce12c
ˌoxidiˈzation, ˌoxidiˈsation n
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ox•i•dize
(ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz)v. -dized, -diz•ing. v.t.
1. to combine chemically with oxygen; convert into an oxide.
2. to cover with a coating of oxide or rust.
3. to increase the valence of (an atom or molecule) by removing electrons. Compare reduce (def. 9c).
v.i. 4. to become oxidized.
[1795–1805]
ox′i•diz`a•ble, adj.
ox′i•diz`er, n.
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ox·i·dize
(ŏk′sĭ-dīz′) To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation.
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oxidize
Past participle: oxidized
Gerund: oxidizing
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| Verb | 1. | oxidize - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" rust - become coated with oxide |
| 2. | oxidize - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" catabolise, catabolize - subject to catabolism oxidate, oxidize, oxidise - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" rust - become coated with oxide breathe - reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked; "This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours" |
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Translations
hapettaahapettua
oxidáloxidálódik
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oxidize
vti → oxidieren
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ox·i·dize
v. oxidar, combinar con oxígeno.
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