oxidise

Other forms: oxidising; oxidised; oxidises

Definitions of oxidise

1. verb

   enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
   synonyms: oxidate, oxidize

   oxidate, oxidize

   add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

   types:

   rust

   become coated with oxide

   type of:

   change

   undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
2. verb

   add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
   synonyms: oxidate, oxidize

   oxidate, oxidize

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

   rust

   become coated with oxide

   antonyms:

   deoxidise

   to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

   types:

   catabolise, catabolize

   subject to catabolism

   breathe

   reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked

   type of:

   change

   undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

   alter, change, modify

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation