Oxidize


to convert (an element) into an ; combine with oxygen.
to cover with a coating of or rust.
to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal.
to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence.
compare (def 12).
to become oxidized.
(especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color.
contemporary examples

of course, this causes the nail clippers to oxidize and the water turns rusty, but it boils.
tales of a jailhouse gourmet: how i learned to cook in prison daniel genis june 20, 2014

historical examples

in dry and cold air, iron does not oxidize, but when the air is dry and moist, it oxidizes rapidly.
a system of instruction in the practical use of the blowpipe anonymous

the lead may begin to oxidize if this is done and make it difficult to do a good job.
the automobile storage battery o. a. witte

but these contact points would soon oxidize, so naturally i prefer some conducting material which will not oxidize.
scientific american, vol. xxxix.no. 6. [new series.], august 10, 1878 various

when it hit that blue ship, you could almost see it oxidize before your eyes.
acid bath vaseleos garson

the bead must be cooled very suddenly, for if it cools too slowly, it then has time to oxidize again.
a system of instruction in the practical use of the blowpipe anonymous

we take in fuel and oxidize it, using the heat as our source of power.
the black star p-sses john w campbell

in addition we know of many substances which oxidize by taking up oxygen without giving off co2.
the nature of animal light e. newton harvey

sugar will oxidize readily, and in so doing will yield abundant power.
physiology ernest g. martin

the effect is to cause the surface exposed to dentin to oxidize more than tin would do alone; in that there is a benefit.
tin foil and its combinations for filling teeth henry l. ambler

verb
to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen, as in formation of an oxide
to form or cause to form a layer of metal oxide, as in rusting
to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms
to undergo or cause to undergo a decrease in the number of electrons compare reduce (sense 12c)
v.

1802 (implied in oxidizable), from oxide + -ize. related: oxidized; oxidizing; oxidization.

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.

oxidize
(ŏk’sĭ-dīz’)
to undergo or cause to undergo oxidation.

Read Also:

  • Oxygenate

    to treat, combine, or enrich with : to oxygenate the blood. historical examples take several long, deep breaths, oxygenate the bloodstream, then fill the lungs once and slide down under the surface. the sensitive man poul william anderson can you breathe freely and easily the proper amount of air to oxygenate your blood and give […]

  • Papalism

    the system. historical examples the true primacy he reviles as “papalism,” and would subst-tute a mere primacy of honor or “presidency.” catholic world, vol. xi, april 1870-september 1870 various

  • Papistical

    of or relating to the roman catholic church. historical examples exception was taken to them in parkers time as too papistical, and he got the heralds to change them. cambridge mildred anna rosalie tuker yet do not be afraid of my re-reading it to you from the mystic, nonsensical, and papistical side. mornings in florence […]

  • Antiparallel

    (of two vectors) pointing in opposite directions. adjective (physics) parallel but pointing in the opposite direction (maths) (of vectors) parallel but having opposite directions

  • Parasitic

    of, relating to, or characteristic of . (of diseases) due to . phonetics, (def 2). contemporary examples they are typically invasive, highly adaptive, parasitic and adept at mimicking more benign plants. the best of brit lit peter stothard december 16, 2010 art is parasitic on life, just as criticism is parasitic on art. welcome to […]


Disclaimer: Oxidize definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.