One entry found for oxidize.

Main Entry: ox·i·dize
Pronunciation: äk-s-dz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -dized; -diz·ing
1 : to combine with oxygen
2 : to remove hydrogen from especially by the action of oxygen
3 : to remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule)
4 : to become oxidized
- ox·i·diz·er noun

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