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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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Oxidized
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Also, especially British, ox·i·dise.
Related forms
ox·i·diz·a·bil·i·ty, noun
an·ti·ox·i·diz·ing, adjective
half-ox·i·dized, adjective
non·ox·i·diz·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDnon·ox·i·diz·ing, adjective
o·ver·ox·i·dize, verb o·ver·ox·i·dized, o·ver·ox·i·diz·ing.
re·ox·i·dize, verb, re·ox·i·dized, re·ox·i·diz·ing.
un·der·ox·i·dize, verb (used with object), un·der·ox·i·dized, un·der·ox·i·diz·ing.
un·ox·i·diz·a·ble, adjective
un·ox·i·dized, adjective
COLLAPSE
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Science Dictionary
oxidize  (ŏk'sĭ-dīz') Pronunciation Key
To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation. |
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