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oxidate has definitions from the field of chemistry
1
[ verb ] (chemistry) add oxygen to or combine with oxygen; as in a chemical process

Synonyms

oxidise oxidize

Related terms

deoxidize change change catabolize breath breathe chemistry rust oxidation oxidant oxide

2
[ verb ] enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

Synonyms

oxidize oxidise

Examples

"This metal oxidizes easily"

Related terms

change rust oxidize oxidation

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oxidative oxidation

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