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Oxidize Definition & Meaning

oxidize
verb
  1. enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily"
  2. add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

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Frequently asked questions

What does oxidize mean?
enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily" add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
What part of speech is oxidize?
Oxidize is a verb.
How many definitions does oxidize have?
Oxidize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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