Australian English Meaning of oxidize
oxidize
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Definitions and Meaning of oxidize in English
oxidize (v)
enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
oxidize (v. t.)
To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent.
To combine with oxygen or with more oxygen; to add oxygen to; as, to oxidize nitrous acid so as to form nitric acid.
To remove hydrogen from (anything), as by the action of oxygen; as, to oxidize alcohol so as to form aldehyde.
To subject to the action of oxygen or of an oxidizing agent, so as to bring to a higher grade, as an -ous compound to an -ic compound; as, to oxidize mercurous chloride to mercuric chloride.
FAQs About the word oxidize
oxidize
enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide, add oxygen to or combine with oxygenTo combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of
Corrode,Crumble,decomposition,disintegrate,react,rust,contaminate,decay,degenerate,descend
Develop,grow,Mature,restore,ripen,age,assemble,better,cleanse,compose
oxidization => Oxidation, oxidizable => oxidizable, oxidiser => oxidiser, oxidised => oxidised, oxidise => oxidise,
