oxidate

An obsolete verb meaning to combine with oxygen or undergo oxidation; now largely replaced by 'oxidize'.

• 🇪🇸Verbo obsoleto que significa combinarse con oxígeno o sufrir oxidación; en la actualidad ha sido reemplazado en gran medida por 'oxidar'.

1. Combine with oxygen C1 formal scientific

   To chemically combine with oxygen, forming an oxide.

   • The metal began to oxidate when exposed to air.
   • When iron oxidates, it forms rust.
   • The process causes the substance to oxidate rapidly.

   🇪🇸Combinar con oxígeno

   Sinónimos: oxygenate

2. Add oxygen C1 formal scientific

   To introduce oxygen into a substance or compound.

   • The chemist will oxidate the solution to change its properties.
   • They used a catalyst to oxidate the mixture.
   • The reaction requires heat to fully oxidate the compound.

   🇪🇸Oxidar (añadir oxígeno)

   Sinónimos: oxygenateoxygenize

   Antónimos: reduce