oxidized

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.

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ox′i·diz′a·ble adj.

ox′i·di·za′tion (-dĭ-zā′shən) n.

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Adj.

1.

oxidized - combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen; "the oxidized form of iodine" oxidised

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