oxidise

• Verbo que significa combinar o hacer que algo se combine con oxígeno, o experimentar una reacción química en la que se pierden electrones; también, formar óxido o herrumbre.

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

1. Add oxygen to or combine with oxygenB2formalscientific

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

   Oxidar

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

   Sinónimosoxygenateoxygenize

   Antónimosreduce

2. Enter into a combination with oxygenB2formalscientific

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

   oxidarse

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

   Sinónimoscorroderusttarnish