Oxidize — synonyms, oxidize antonyms, definition

1. oxidize (Verb)

burn burn up consume corrode decay decompose degenerate erode flame incinerate oxidate oxidise rust tarnish deoxidize

oxidize (Verb) — Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide. ex. "This metal oxidizes easily"

oxidize (Verb) — (chemistry) add oxygen to or combine with oxygen.

oxidize (Verb) — (chemistry) increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.

alter change modify breathe catabolise catabolize rust