oxidize
Collocations
4ADJ.
fatty, inside, latter, primary, saturated, used
OXIDIZE + NOUN
alcohols, body's
PREP.
into
ADV.
easily
Definitions
verb
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.
To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
To coat something with an oxide.
To become oxidized.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
5Oxygen 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
WiktionaryDon't leave the metal exposed to the air or it will oxidize.
Tatoeba · #6988979Is it not the case that un-oxidized PUFAs (poly-unsaturated fatty acids) may oxidize inside our body's cells and thus incur damage?
Tatoeba · #10251322Saturated fats may be healthier than poly-unsaturated fats. The latter oxidize easily, while saturated fats remain stable.
Tatoeba · #10251331The Collins reagent is used to oxidize primary alcohols into aldehydes.
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