oxidize
pronunciation
How to pronounce oxidize in British English:
UK [ˈɒksɪdaɪz]
How to pronounce oxidize in American English:
US [ˈɑksɪdaɪz]
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- Verb:
- enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
- add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
Word Origin
- oxidize (v.)
- 1802 (implied in oxidizable), from oxide + -ize. Related: Oxidized; oxidizing; oxidization.
Example
- 1. The studs oxidize and slowly turn turquoise from the oils on your fingertips .
- 2. These highly reactive molecules , which are present in our own immune system , oxidize cell membranes and damage dna .
- 3. Because rare-earth elements , especially at nano-scale , oxidize and ignite easily , " it takes some time to learn how to do , " he says .
- 4. Oxygen causes oxidation which in turn makes your silver oxidize and tarnish .
- 5. It helps to oxidize fatty acids and play important role in losing weight .