oxidised

Describes a substance that has undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen, often resulting in a change in color or composition.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet einen Stoff, der mit Sauerstoff chemisch reagiert hat, was oft zu einer Farb- oder Zusammensetzungsänderung führt. Auch im Sinne von verrostet oder mit einer Oxidschicht überzogen.

1. Combined with oxygen B2 formal scientific

   Having undergone a chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often resulting in a change in color or properties.

   • The oxidised metal surface turned a dull green color.
   • When iron is oxidised, it forms rust.
   • The wine had an oxidised flavor, indicating it had been exposed to air for too long.

   🇩🇪Oxidiert

   Synonyme: corrodedrusted

   Antonyme: reduced

• more oxidised comparative form
• most oxidised superlative form

A verb meaning to combine or cause to combine with oxygen, or to undergo a chemical reaction in which electrons are lost.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das bedeutet, mit Sauerstoff zu verbinden, eine Verbindung mit Sauerstoff herbeizuführen oder eine chemische Reaktion zu durchlaufen, bei der Elektronen abgegeben werden.

1. Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen B2 formal scientific

   To cause a substance to combine with oxygen, often resulting in a chemical change.

   • When you heat copper, it oxidises and turns black.
   • The process oxidises the iron, forming rust.
   • Bleach oxidises stains, making them disappear.

   🇩🇪oxidieren

   Synonyme: oxygenateoxygenize

   Antonyme: reduce

2. Enter into a combination with oxygen B2 formal scientific

   To undergo a chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often becoming an oxide.

   • Iron oxidises quickly in a humid environment.
   • The metal oxidises when exposed to air and moisture.
   • Fruit oxidises and turns brown after being cut.

   🇩🇪Oxidieren

   Synonyme: corroderusttarnish

• oxidised past participle
• oxidized past participle
• oxidised past simple
• oxidized past simple
• oxidising present participle
• oxidizing present participle
• oxidises third person singular
• oxidizes third person singular