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oxidize

oxi·dize

UK/ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ US/ˈɑksʌˌdaɪz/ uncommon

verb

1.

enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

  • “This metal oxidizes easily”
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2.

add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

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Origin

From oxide + -ize.

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