oxidize

== English == === Alternative forms === oxidise (UK) oxydize (obsolete) === Etymology === From oxide +‎ -ize. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ === Verb === oxidize (third-person singular simple present oxidizes, present participle oxidizing, simple past and past participle oxidized) (chemistry, transitive) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide. (chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons. To coat something with an oxide. (intransitive) To become oxidized. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== oxidizable oxidization ==== Translations ==== === See also === corrode rust