oxidate (v.)

  1. enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; This metal oxidizes easily

    [ Syn: oxidise , oxidize ]

  2. add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

    [ Syn: oxidize , oxidize , oxidize , oxidize , oxidise , oxidise , oxidise , oxidise ]

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