oxidizability
sɪˌdaɪz 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.
(especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color.
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oxidize or oxidise (ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen, as in formation of an oxide |
| 2. | to form or cause to form a layer of metal oxide, as in rusting |
| 3. | to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms |
| 4. | Compare reduce to undergo or cause to undergo a decrease in the number of electrons |
| oxidise or oxidise | |
| —vb | |
| oxidi'zation or oxidise | |
| —n | |
| oxidi'sation or oxidise | |
| —n | |
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oxidize ox·i·dize (ŏk'sĭ-dīz')
v. ox·i·dized, ox·i·diz·ing, ox·i·diz·es
To combine with oxygen; change into an oxide.
To increase the positive charge or valence of an element by removing electrons.
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oxidize  (ŏk'sĭ-dīz') Pronunciation Key
To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation. |
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