Synonyms for oxidize
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
Related words
- Word family
- oxidizer oxidizable oxidization
- Other spellings
- oxidise UK
Forms
- Past participle
- oxidized
e.g. oxidized → rusted, oxidated…
Example sentences
- rust My clunker has more rust than paint at this point.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oxidize | falling | |
| rust | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rust1
- 7 letters
- oxidate