oxidize
[ok-si-dahyz]Chemistry
verb (used with object), ox·i·dized, ox·i·diz·ing.
to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
to cover with a coating of oxide or rust.
to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal.
to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence.Compare reduce(def 12).
verb (used without object), ox·i·dized, ox·i·diz·ing.
to become oxidized.
(especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color.
Also especially British, ox·i·dise.
Origin of oxidize
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Contemporary Examples of oxidize
Of course, this causes the nail clippers to oxidize and the water turns rusty, but it boils.
Historical Examples of oxidize
The lead may begin to oxidize if this is done and make it difficult to do a good job.
The Automobile Storage BatteryO. A. Witte
When it hit that blue ship, you could almost see it oxidize before your eyes.
Acid BathVaseleos Garson
We take in fuel and oxidize it, using the heat as our source of power.
The Black Star PassesJohn W Campbell
It melts at from 150° to 160° Wedgewood; and does not oxidize at a white heat.
Sugar will oxidize readily, and in so doing will yield abundant power.
PhysiologyErnest G. Martin
oxidize
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