What does oxidize mean?
Oxidize means (chemistry, transitive) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide..
Oxidize
/ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(chemistry, transitive) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide..
Definitions by Sense
- (chemistry, transitive) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
- (chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
- To coat something with an oxide.
- (intransitive) To become oxidized.
Example Sentences
Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis:[…]. The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the “water-oxidizing complex”, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.
Synonyms for oxidize
Antonyms for oxidize
Related Words
Word Forms
- oxidizes
- oxidizing
- oxidized
- oxidise
- oxydize
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for oxidize?
Common synonyms include oxidise.
What is the opposite of oxidize?
Possible antonyms include reduce, deoxidize, deoxidise.
How do you use oxidize in a sentence?
Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis:[…]. The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the “water-oxidizing complex”, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.
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