Reoxidize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reoxidize is a verb meaning (chemistry) To oxidize again, or to become oxidized again, after a period of reduction.
Meaning
(chemistry) To oxidize again, or to become oxidized again, after a period of reduction.
Example Sentences
Anywhere the glaze is thin, the iron oxide molecules are exposed to this atmosphere and will reoxidize to red ferric iron oxide.
Word Forms
- reoxidizes
- reoxidizing
- reoxidized
- reoxidise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deoxygenize, reacidify, electrooxidize, redissolve, antioxidize, resolubilize.
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