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oxidize

[ok-si-dahyz] / ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪz /
VERB
convert into oxide
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Oxidize the other part by adding a few drops of HNO3 and boiling a minute.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips

How to Oxidize Silver.—For this purpose a pint of sulphide of potassium, made by intimately mixing and heating together 2 parts of thoroughly dried potash and 1 part of sulphur powder, is used.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

Oxidize, to combine oxygen with a body without producing acidity.

From A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School by Beecher, Catharine Esther

Oxidize: To combine oxygen with a body without producing acidity.

From American Woman's Home by Beecher, Catharine Esther




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