OXIDISE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word oxidise. (close relations)
oxidization
Best Alternatives
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| corrode | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid | ||||||
| decay | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||
| deteriorate | verbv | |||||
verb • become worse or disintegrate • grow progressively worse | ||||||
| erode | verbv | |||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock | ||||||
| rust | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture • a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi • the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water • any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants • A strong reddish brown color. adjective satellite • of the brown color of rust verb • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid • become coated with oxide | ||||||
| tarnish | verbv | |||||
noun • discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | ||||||
| oxidate | ||||||
verb • enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide • add oxygen to or combine with oxygen | ||||||
| oxidize | verbv | |||||
verb • enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide • add oxygen to or combine with oxygen | ||||||
