Oxidize

verb

/ˈɒksɪdaɪz/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.verbTo combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.

2.verbTo increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.

3.verbTo coat something with an oxide.

4.verbTo become oxidized.

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