Synonyms

oxidized

[ok-si-dahyz]

ox·i·dize

[ok-si-dahyz] verb, ox·i·dized, ox·i·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.
(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 quincunx. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Also, especially British, ox·i·dise.


Origin:
1795–1805; oxide + -ize

ox·i·diz·a·ble, ox·i·da·ble [ok-si-duh-buhl] , adjective
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
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non·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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oxidize   (ŏk'sĭ-dīz')  Pronunciation Key 
To undergo or cause to undergo oxidation.
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