oxidate

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

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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.

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   Синонимы: 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.

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   Синонимы: oxygenateoxygenize

   Антонимы: reduce