oxˈidase noun

Any of a group of enzymes that promote oxidation in plant and animal cells

oxˈidate /-id-āt/ transitive verb

To oxidize

oxidāˈtion noun

1. Oxidizing
2. The process of forming an insulating layer of silicon dioxide on a silicon chip (computing)

oxidāˈtional adjective

oxˈidātive adjective

Involving or causing oxidization

oxidīzˈable or oxidīsˈable adjective

oxidizāˈtion or oxidisāˈtion noun

oxˈidize or oxˈidise transitive verb and intransitive verb

1. To combine with oxygen
2. To deprive (an atom or ion) of electrons
3. To make or become rusty
4. To put a protective oxide coating on (a metal surface)

To lose electrons

oxidīz'er or oxidīs'er noun

An oxidizing agent

oxidāˈtion-reducˈtion same as redox

oxidative stress noun (pathology)

A condition of increased oxidant production in animal cells, characterized by the release of free radicals and resulting in cellular degeneration