Oxidize

v. t.

1.

(Chem.) To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent. [imp. & p. p. Oxidized (ǒks"ĭ*dīzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Oxidizing.]

Verb	1.	oxidize - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" Synonyms: oxidate, oxidise
	2.	oxidize - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen Synonyms: oxidise, oxidate 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

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