How Do You Spell OXIDATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒksɪdˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "oxidate" may confuse some due to its unusual use of the letter "x". However, its spelling can be explained by its phonetic transcription, which is ˈɒksɪdeɪt. The "ox" represents the sound /ɒks/, while the following "i" sound is represented by the letter "i" itself. The ending "ate" is common in chemical terms and denotes the presence of an oxygen atom. Thus, "oxidate" means to combine with oxygen or to undergo oxidation. With this understanding, the spelling of "oxidate" becomes easier to remember.

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OXIDATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Oxidate, a verb derived from the noun "oxidation," refers to the chemical or electrochemical process of combining an element or compound with oxygen or any other electronegative element, thereby causing an increase in the number of positive charges (oxidation states) of the atoms involved. This reaction often involves the loss of electrons by one substance, which are received by the oxidizing agent.

    In simpler terms, oxidate refers to the act of adding oxygen or an electronegative element to a substance, leading to a chemical change in its properties. This process is commonly associated with the formation of oxides or other compounds resulting from the combination of the substance with oxygen.

    Oxidation reactions are widespread in nature, such as the rusting of iron when exposed to air and moisture, or the browning of an apple when it comes into contact with the atmosphere. Additionally, oxidation reactions play a vital role in various industrial processes, including the production of metals, fuels, and chemicals.

    Oxidate can also be used metaphorically or figuratively to describe the degradation or deterioration of something over time due to exposure to oxygen or similar influences. For example, one might say, "The metal oxidated over time, leading to its corrosion."

    Overall, the term "oxidate" encompasses various processes involving the combination of a substance with oxygen or other electronegative elements, leading to the alteration of its chemical properties.

  2. To convert into an oxide.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OXIDATE

  • ixidate
  • kxidate
  • lxidate
  • pxidate
  • 0xidate
  • 9xidate
  • ozidate
  • ocidate
  • odidate
  • osidate
  • oxudate
  • oxjdate
  • oxkdate
  • oxodate
  • ox9date
  • ox8date
  • oxisate
  • oxixate
  • oxicate

Etymology of OXIDATE

The word "oxidate" is not commonly used in the English language. However, if you intended to inquire about the etymology of the word "oxidize", it comes from the combination of two parts: "oxy-" and "-ize".

The prefix "oxy-" originates from the Greek word "oxus", meaning "sharp" or "acid". In ancient Greek, "oxus" was primarily associated with "oxys", which meant "acid" or "sharp-tasting". Over time, it was used to refer to substances that had a similar sharp or acidic taste.

The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek verb suffix "-izo", which was used to form verbs from nouns and adjectives, indicating the action of making or becoming what the base word described.

By combining "oxy-" with "-ize", the word "oxidize" was formed.

Similar spelling words for OXIDATE

Conjugate verb Oxidate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have oxidated
you would have oxidated
he/she/it would have oxidated
we would have oxidated
they would have oxidated
I would have oxidate
you would have oxidate
he/she/it would have oxidate
we would have oxidate
they would have oxidate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been oxidating
you would have been oxidating
he/she/it would have been oxidating
we would have been oxidating
they would have been oxidating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would oxidate
you would oxidate
he/she/it would oxidate
we would oxidate
they would oxidate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be oxidating
you would be oxidating
he/she/it would be oxidating
we would be oxidating
they would be oxidating

FUTURE

I will oxidate
you will oxidate
he/she/it will oxidate
we will oxidate
they will oxidate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be oxidating
you will be oxidating
he/she/it will be oxidating
we will be oxidating
they will be oxidating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have oxidated
you will have oxidated
he/she/it will have oxidated
we will have oxidated
they will have oxidated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been oxidating
you will have been oxidating
he/she/it will have been oxidating
we will have been oxidating
they will have been oxidating

IMPERATIVE

you oxidate
we let´s oxidate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to oxidate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was oxidating
you were oxidating
he/she/it was oxidating
we were oxidating
they were oxidating

PAST PARTICIPLE

oxidated

PAST PERFECT

I had oxidated
you had oxidated
he/she/it had oxidated
we had oxidated
they had oxidated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been oxidating
you had been oxidating
he/she/it had been oxidating
we had been oxidating
they had been oxidating

PRESENT

I oxidate
you oxidate
he/she/it oxidates
we oxidate
they oxidate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am oxidating
you are oxidating
he/she/it is oxidating
we are oxidating
they are oxidating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

oxidating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have oxidated
you have oxidated
he/she/it has oxidated
we have oxidated
they have oxidated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been oxidating
you have been oxidating
he/she/it has been oxidating
we have been oxidating
they have been oxidating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it oxidate

SIMPLE PAST

I oxidated
you oxidated
he/she/it oxidated
we oxidated
they oxidated

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