noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An oxide. dated

Verb

1. 1
   To oxidize. dated
2. 2
   add oxygen to or combine with oxygen wordnet
3. 3
   enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

blazeblisterbrandburncastcauterize

Etymology

Etymology 1

From oxide + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From oxide + -ate.

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