oxidise

• 动词，指使某物与氧化合或发生氧化反应，也指物质失去电子或被氧化。

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.

   氧化

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

   同义词oxygenateoxygenize

   反义词reduce

2. Enter into a combination with oxygenB2formalscientific

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

   氧化

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

   同义词corroderusttarnish