antioxidizing

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Definitions of antioxidizing word

verb with object antioxidizing to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen. 1
verb with object antioxidizing to cover with a coating of oxide or rust. 1
verb with object antioxidizing to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal. 1
verb with object antioxidizing to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce (def 12). 1
verb without object antioxidizing to become oxidized. 1
verb without object antioxidizing (especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color. 1

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; oxide + -ize

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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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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