Definition of Oxidize
Verb: oxidize 'ók-si,dIz
- Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
"This metal oxidizes easily";
- oxidise [Brit], oxidate
- (chemistry) add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
- oxidise [Brit], oxidate
- (chemistry) increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons
- oxidise [Brit]
See also:
oxidization
oxidized
Anagrams containing the word oxidize