oxidise

v. t. & i.

(Chem.) Same as oxidize and oxidized.

Verb	1.	oxidise - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen Synonyms: oxidate, oxidize Antonyms: deoxidise, deoxidize, reduce - to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
	2.	oxidise - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" Synonyms: oxidate, oxidize