oxidise

v. t. & i.

1.

(Chem.) Same as oxidize and oxidized.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	oxidise - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen oxidate, oxidize 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" deoxidise, deoxidize, reduce - to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
	2.	oxidise - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" oxidate, oxidize 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" oxidise, oxidize, oxidate - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen rust - become coated with oxide