oxidize

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Synonyms: oxidise

Antonyms: oxidise

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|chemistry|transitive}} To [[combine]] with [[oxygen]] or [[otherwise]] make an [[oxide]]. {{C|en|Oxygen}}
2. {{lb|en|chemistry}} To [[increase]] the [[valence]] (or the [[positive]] [[charge]]) of an [[element]] by [[removing]] [[electron]]s.
3. To [[coat]] something with an [[oxide]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become oxidized.

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