oxidize

Meanings

Verb

enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
- "This metal oxidizes easily"
add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
To coat something with an oxide.
To become oxidized.

Origin / Etymology

From oxide + -ize.

Synonyms

oxidate, oxidise

Antonyms

deoxidise, deoxidize

Scrabble Score: 24

oxidize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
oxidize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oxidize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

oxidize is a valid Words With Friends word