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oxidized

ox·i·dize
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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 oxidized word

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

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 Oxidized

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oxidized 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for oxidized

adj oxidized

  • crumbly — Something that is crumbly is easily broken into a lot of little pieces.

adjective oxidized

  • corroded — affected by corrosion; rusty

verb oxidized

  • flamed — Cooked or seared over open flames.

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