oxidate

Other forms: oxidated; oxidating

Definitions of oxidate
  1. verb
    enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
    synonyms: oxidise, oxidize
    oxidise, oxidize
    add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
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    types:
    rust
    become coated with oxide
    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
    synonyms: oxidise, oxidize
    oxidise, oxidize
    enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
    rust
    become coated with oxide
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    types:
    catabolise, catabolize
    subject to catabolism
    breathe
    reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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