oxidize (redirected from oxidizing)

ox·i·dize  (ks-dz)

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.

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oxi·diza·ble adj.

oxi·di·zation (-d-zshn) n.

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oxidize, oxidise [ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz]

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 reduce [12c]

oxidization , oxidisation n

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oxidize  (ks-dz)

To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	oxidize - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" oxidate, oxidise 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
	2.	oxidize - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen oxidise, oxidate 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

Translations

oxidize [ˈɒksɪdaɪz]

A. VT → oxidar

B. VI → oxidarse

oxidize [ˈɒksɪdaɪz] oxidise (British) vi → s'oxyder

oxidize

vti → oxidieren

oxidize [ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz] vi → ossidare

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oxidize [ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz] vi → ossidare