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Verb: oxidise  'óksi`dIz
Usage: Brit (=oxidize)
  1. Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
    - oxidize, oxidate
     
  2. Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
    - oxidize, oxidate

Derived forms: oxidised, oxidising, oxidises

See also: oxide, oxidisation [Brit], oxidised [Brit], oxidiser [Brit]

Type of: alter, change, modify

Antonym: deoxidise [Brit]

Encyclopedia: Oxidise

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