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ALL meanings of oxidised

ox·i·dize
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  • 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
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