Verb: oxidate
- (chemistry) add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
"Iron will oxidate when exposed to air";
- oxidize, oxidise [Brit]
- Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
"This metal oxidates easily";
- oxidise [Brit], oxidize
Derived forms: oxidated, oxidates, oxidating
Type of: alter, change, modify
Antonym: deoxidise [Brit]
Encyclopedia: Oxidate