ˈɔksɪdaɪz v. (also -ise) 1 intr. & tr.
combine or
cause to combine
with oxygen. 2 tr. & intr.
cover (metal) or (of metal)
become covered with a
coating of
oxide;
make or become
rusty. 3 intr. & tr.
undergo or cause to undergo a
loss of electrons. øoxidized
silver the popular name for silver covered with a
dark coat of silver
sulphide. oxidizing
agent Chem. a
substance that brings
about oxidation by
being reduced
and gaining electrons. øøoxidizable adj. oxidization n. oxidizer n.