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- [ok-si-dahyz]
- /ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz/
- /ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ok-si-dahyz]
- /ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz/
Definitions of oxidize word
- verb with object oxidize to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen. 1
- verb with object oxidize to cover with a coating of oxide or rust. 1
- verb with object oxidize to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal. 1
- verb with object oxidize to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce (def 12). 1
- verb without object oxidize to become oxidized. 1
- verb without object oxidize (especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color. 1
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Origin of oxidize
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; oxide + -ize
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Parts of speech for Oxidize
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oxidize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oxidize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oxidize
verb oxidize
- bite — If you bite something, you use your teeth to cut into it, for example in order to eat it or break it. If an animal or person bites you, they use their teeth to hurt or injure you.
- corrode — If metal or stone corrodes, or is corroded, it is gradually destroyed by a chemical or by rust.
- flame — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
- flare up — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- frizzle — a short, crisp curl.
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