ɑksɪˈdaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or allow (a substance) to combine with oxygen

“The iron began to oxidize when exposed to air.”

2. verb

to convert (a substance) into an oxide

“The metal oxidized when heated in the presence of oxygen.”

3. noun

the process of combining with oxygen

“The oxidation of the metal was accelerated by the high temperature.”