verb
oxidize
Oxidize (verb) means to join with oxygen, or make a substance form an oxide.
verb
1
To join with oxygen, or make a substance form an oxide.
2
To raise an element's positive charge by taking electrons away from it.
3
To cover the surface of something with a layer of oxide.
4
To undergo the chemical process of oxidation.
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Synonyms
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oxidate
oxidise
Antonyms
deoxidize
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Rhymes for oxidize
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What is the meaning of oxidize?
"oxidize" (verb) means to join with oxygen, or make a substance form an oxide.
What is another word for oxidize?
Other words for "oxidize" include oxidate, oxidise.
What is the opposite of oxidize?
The opposite of "oxidize" is deoxidize.
What are the different meanings of oxidize?
"oxidize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To join with oxygen, or make a substance form an oxide; 2. To raise an element's positive charge by taking electrons away from it; 3. To cover the surface of something with a layer of oxide.
