Oxidize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; "This metal oxidizes easily".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Oxidise
• Oxidate

Hypernyms

• Change

Hyponyms

• Rust

Related Words

• Oxidization (noun)

Meaning ²

Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Oxidise
• Oxidate

Antonyms

• Deoxidize

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Catabolise

Related Words

• Oxidant (noun)
• Oxide (noun)
• Oxidizer (noun)
• Oxidization (noun)