oxidize

Verb
  1. Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide (synset 200240207)
    "This metal oxidizes easily"
    is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    subtypes: rust - become coated with oxide
    same as: oxidate, oxidise
    verb group: oxidate, oxidise, oxidize - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
  2. Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen (synset 200239753)
    referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
    is a 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
    subtypes:
    • catabolise, catabolize - subject to catabolism
    • breathe - reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
    same as: oxidate, oxidise
    verb group:
    • oxidate, oxidise, oxidize - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
    • rust - become coated with oxide

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