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Definitions for Oxidized

[1] to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
[2] to cover with a coating of oxide or rust.
[3] to take away hydrogen, as by the action of oxygen; add oxygen or any nonmetal.
[4] to remove electrons from (an atom or molecule), thereby increasing the valence. Compare reduce(def 12) .
[5] to become oxidized.
[6] (especially of white wine) to lose freshness after prolonged exposure to air and often to darken in color.
[7] to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen, as in formation of an oxide
[8] to form or cause to form a layer of metal oxide, as in rusting
[9] to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms
[10] to undergo or cause to undergo a decrease in the number of electrons Compare reduce (def. 12c)

Words related to Oxidized

oxidizeheat, burn, rust, corrode

Words nearby Oxidized

oxidizeoxidative, oxidative phosphorylation, oxidative stress, oxide, oxidimetry, oxidize, oxidized cellulose, oxidized glutathione, oxidizer, oxidoreductase, oxime

Origin of Oxidized

First recorded in 1795–1805; oxide + -ize

Other words from Oxidized

ox·i·diz·a·ble , ox·i·da·ble [ok -si-duh -buh  l] /ˈɒk sɪ də bəl/ , adjective
ox·i·diz·a·bil·i·ty , noun
an·ti·ox·i·diz·ing , adjective
half-ox·i·dized , adjective
non·ox·i·diz·a·ble , adjective
non·ox·i·diz·ing , adjective
o·ver·ox·i·dize , verb o·ver·ox·i·dized, o·ver·ox·i·diz·ing.
re·ox·i·dize , verb, re·ox·i·dized, re·ox·i·diz·ing.
un·der·ox·i·dize , verb (used with object), un·der·ox·i·dized, un·der·ox·i·diz·ing.
un·ox·i·diz·a·ble , adjective
un·ox·i·dized , adjective

Synonyms for Oxidized

burn, corrode, heat, rust