oxidise

• Verbe signifiant combiner ou faire combiner avec l'oxygène, ou subir une réaction chimique impliquant une perte d'électrons.

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.

   oxyder (combiner avec de l'oxygène)

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

   Synonymesoxygenateoxygenize

   Antonymesreduce

2. Enter into a combination with oxygenB2formalscientific

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

   s'oxyder

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

   Synonymescorroderusttarnish