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ox·i·dize

[ok-si-dahyz] Pronunciation Key verb, -dized, -diz·ing. Chemistry

–verb (used with object)

1.	to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.

2.	to cover with a coating of oxide or rust.

3.	to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal.

4.	to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce (def. 12).

–verb (used without object)

5.	to become oxidized.

6.	(esp. of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color.

Also, especially British, ox·i·dise.

[Origin: 1795–1805; oxide + -ize

]

—Related forms

ox·i·diz·a·ble, ox·i·da·ble

[ok-si-duh-buh

l] Pronunciation Key, adjective

ox·i·diz·a·bil·i·ty, noun

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ox·i·dize   (ŏk'sĭ-dīz') Pronunciation Key
v.   ox·i·dized, ox·i·diz·ing, ox·i·diz·es

v.   tr.

To combine with oxygen; make into an oxide.
To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.
To coat with oxide.

v. intr.
To become oxidized.

ox'i·diz'a·ble adj., ox'i·di·za'tion (-dĭ-zā'shən) n.

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oxidize (ŏk'sĭ-dīz') Pronunciation Key
To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation.

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