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Oxidate

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v. (chemistry) to oxidize

n. (chemistry) an oxide

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

v. To oxidize.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

To convert into an oxid, as metals, etc., by combination with oxygen. Also oxygenate.

To become oxidized; become an oxid.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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

v. add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

Word Usage

"Where I come from we have a saying that a decanter is only as good as the pour (meaning to allow a good splash so the wine can oxidate while pouring)."

Verb Form

oxidated oxidating

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