English dictionary

oxidize

/'/A/ks/I/,d/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

verb.change

Examples
This metal oxidizes easily.

Synonyms oxidate oxidise

Source: WordNet 3.0
add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

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Antonyms deoxidise deoxidize reduce

Source: WordNet 3.0
To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent.

verb

Source: webster1913