oxidize
UK /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ US /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/
verb 4
Definitions
verb
1
To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis:[…]. The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the “water-oxidizing complex”, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom.
2
To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
3
To coat something with an oxide.
4
To become oxidized.
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