Definitions

1. verb

to cause a substance to undergo oxidation, or to combine with oxygen

“The metal oxidises quickly when exposed to air.”

2. verb

to lose electrons or to become oxidised

“The battery will oxidise over time and lose its charge.”

3. noun

the process of oxidation, especially in a chemical reaction

“The rate of oxidation was measured using a thermometer.”

4. noun

a substance that undergoes oxidation, especially in a chemical reaction

“The metal was a good oxidise in the experiment.”