oxidise

ox·i·dize

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ok-si-dahyz]
- /ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz/
- /ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ok-si-dahyz]
- /ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz/

Definitions of oxidise word

verb with object oxidise to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen. 1
verb with object oxidise to cover with a coating of oxide or rust. 1
verb with object oxidise to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal. 1
verb with object oxidise to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce (def 12). 1
verb without object oxidise to become oxidized. 1
verb without object oxidise (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 oxidise

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 Oxidise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Oxidise

oxidise 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.

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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Synonyms for oxidise

verb oxidise

corrode — If metal or stone corrodes, or is corroded, it is gradually destroyed by a chemical or by rust.
enflame — Alternative spelling of inflame.
flame — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
frizzle — a short, crisp curl.
frizzled — Simple past tense and past participle of frizzle.

All 8 Synonyms of oxidise