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oxidised

|ox-i-dised|

🇺🇸

/ˈɑːksɪˌdaɪz/

🇬🇧

/ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz/

(oxidise)

to combine with oxygen / cause oxidation

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Verb	Adjective
oxidise	oxidize	oxidises	oxidised	oxidised	oxidising	oxidize	oxidised

Etymology

Etymology Information

'oxidise' originates from Modern French and Late Latin roots (via French 'oxydiser' and noun 'oxyde'), where the element 'oxyde' ultimately comes from Greek 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' or 'acid'.

Historical Evolution

'oxys' (Greek) → Latin/French 'oxyde' (meaning 'oxide') → French verb 'oxydiser' → English 'oxidise' (then past 'oxidised').

Meaning Changes

Initially related to the idea of 'sharp' or 'acid' (from Greek 'oxys'), the word's usage shifted to describe chemical combination with oxygen; it now specifically means 'to combine with oxygen' or 'to increase oxidation state.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'oxidise' (to undergo or cause oxidation).

The iron oxidised after being left in the rain.

Synonyms

oxidized rusted corroded

Antonyms

reduceddeoxidisedprotected (from oxidation)

Adjective 1

having undergone oxidation; covered with an oxide layer (often as a result of reaction with oxygen).

The oxidised copper had turned green in places.

Synonyms