1. Combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen
   "the oxidized form of iodine"
   - oxidised [Brit]

1. Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
   "This metal oxidizes easily"
   - oxidise [Brit], oxidate 
2. Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
   - oxidise [Brit], oxidate

See also: oxide, oxidization, oxidizer

Type of: alter, change, modify

Antonym: deoxidize

Encyclopedia: Oxidize

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