oxidised

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 oxidised word

verb with object oxidised to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen. 1
verb with object oxidised to cover with a coating of oxide or rust. 1
verb with object oxidised to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal. 1
verb with object oxidised to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce (def 12). 1
verb without object oxidised to become oxidized. 1
verb without object oxidised (especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color. 0

See all 6 definitions of oxidised

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Origin of oxidised

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 Oxidised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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oxidised 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 about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for oxidised

adjective oxidised

corroded — affected by corrosion; rusty
crumbly — Something that is crumbly is easily broken into a lot of little pieces.

All 2 Synonyms of oxidised