dooxidize

/duːɒksɪdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to become oxidized

“The old metal began to dooxidize when it was exposed to air.”

2. verb

to add oxygen or oxidizing agent to

“The chemist attempted to dooxidize the compound in order to study its properties.”

Synonyms

  • oxidate
  • oxidize

Antonyms

  • deoxidize
  • reduce