Definitions

1. verb

to add oxygen to something, especially in the form of hydrogen peroxide; to undergo oxidation by the addition of oxygen

“The bleach was used to peroxidize the stains on the fabric.”

2. verb

to cause something to undergo oxidation by the addition of oxygen

“The enzyme catalyzes the process to peroxidize the molecule.”

3. verb

to become oxidized by the addition of oxygen

“The hydrogen peroxide will peroxidize if left exposed to air.”