reoxidise

/riːɒksɪdʌɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to become oxidized again; to convert a reduced substance back into its oxidized state.

“The reoxidisation process involved exposing the metal to air and water.”

2. verb

to restore or return a substance to its oxidized state.

“The engineer carefully monitored the reoxidisation of the chemical reaction.”

Synonyms

  • reoxidate
  • reoxidize

Antonyms

  • deoxidise
  • reduce