oxidize /ox·i·dize/ (ok´sĭ-dīz) to cause to combine with oxygen or to remove hydrogen.
oxidize
ox·i·dize ( k s -d z )v. 1. To combine with oxygen; change into an oxide. 2. To increase the positive charge or valence of an element by removing electrons. |
oxidize
[ok′sidīz]
Etymology: Gk, oxys,sharp, genein, to produce, izein, to cause
(of an element or compound) to combine or cause to combine with oxygen, to remove hydrogen, or to increase the valence of an element through the loss of electrons. oxidation, n., oxidizing, adj.
oxidize
to cause to combine with oxygen or to remove hydrogen.
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