How Do You Spell OXIDIZE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒksɪdˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Oxidize (/ˈɑːk.sə.daɪz/) is a verb that describes the chemical reaction of a substance with oxygen. The spelling of the word can be explained in terms of its IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "ox" represents the element oxygen itself. The second syllable "id" represents the suffix -ide, which is commonly used to indicate binary compounds. Lastly, the suffix "-ize" indicates a process or state of being. Therefore, the spelling of "oxidize" accurately represents its meaning, which is a chemical reaction involving oxygen.

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OXIDIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Oxidize is a verb that refers to the chemical process of combining a substance with oxygen, resulting in the formation of an oxide compound. It involves the transfer of electrons from the substance being oxidized to the oxygen molecule or atom, often leading to a change in the oxidation state of the substance. This reaction typically occurs in the presence of a catalyst, such as heat, light, or specific enzymes.

    When a substance oxidizes, it undergoes an oxidation reaction in which it loses electrons, becoming more positively charged. This process is associated with various observable phenomena, including the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen, changes in color, the release of heat or light, and alteration of the substance's physical and chemical properties.

    Oxidation can occur in a range of materials, such as metals, minerals, organic compounds, or biologically active substances. For example, when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, it oxidizes and forms a reddish-brown compound known as rust. Similarly, when hydrocarbons burn, they undergo oxidation, leading to the release of energy in the form of heat and light.

    In summary, oxidize is the term used to describe the chemical process wherein a substance reacts with oxygen, typically resulting in the formation of an oxide compound and a change in the oxidation state of the substance.

  2. To combine or cause an element or radical to combine with oxygen.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To convert into an oxide.

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

Common Misspellings for OXIDIZE

Etymology of OXIDIZE

The word oxidize derives from the Latin word oxidare, which is composed of two parts: oxi- meaning oxygen and -dare, a suffix indicating a process or an action. Therefore, oxidize literally means to combine with oxygen.

Similar spelling words for OXIDIZE

Conjugate verb Oxidize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have oxidized
you would have oxidized
he/she/it would have oxidized
we would have oxidized
they would have oxidized
I would have oxidize
you would have oxidize
he/she/it would have oxidize
we would have oxidize
they would have oxidize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you oxidize
we let´s oxidize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to oxidize

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

oxidized

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I oxidize
you oxidize
he/she/it oxidizes
we oxidize
they oxidize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

oxidizing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it oxidize

SIMPLE PAST

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

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