reoxidize

/ˌriːɒksɪˈdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to undergo oxidation again, especially in a chemical process

“The researcher had to reoxidize the metal to restore its original properties.”

2. verb

to convert a substance back into its oxidized form

“The engineer reoxidized the fuel to meet the required standards.”

3. verb

to cause a reaction to happen again, especially in a chemical process

“The scientist reoxidized the compounds to observe their behavior under different conditions.”

Synonyms

  • reactivate
  • reoxidate
  • reoxidise

Antonyms

  • deoxidize
  • reduce