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