Definitions for oxidize

• Definition
• Anagrams (57)

oxidize ox·i·dize

Spelling: [ok-si-dahyz]

IPA: /ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz/

Oxidize is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 24 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 57 anagrams from letters in oxidize (deiioxz).

Definitions for oxidize

verb (used with object)

1. to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
2. to cover with a coating of oxide or rust.
3. to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal.
4. to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce (def 12).

verb (used without object)

1. to become oxidized.
2. (especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color.

Origin of oxidize

First recorded in 1795-1805; oxide + -ize

Examples for oxidize

Sugar will oxidize readily, and in so doing will yield abundant power.

When it hit that blue ship, you could almost see it oxidize before your eyes.

Luciferin will also oxidize in the air spontaneously but no light is produced.

There must be air present to oxidize the resulting products.

These metals, termed the noble metals, do not oxidize, but they fuse.

It melts at from 150° to 160° Wedgewood; and does not oxidize at a white heat.

Of course, this causes the nail clippers to oxidize and the water turns rusty, but it boils.

We take in fuel and oxidize it, using the heat as our source of power.

The lead may begin to oxidize if this is done and make it difficult to do a good job.

It does, however, oxidize spontaneously in solution, although no light accompanies this oxidation.