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verb (v)

• enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide(verb.change)

  Example:
  This metal oxidizes easily.
  

  Synonym:
  oxidate, oxidise
  

  source: wordnet30
• add oxygen to or combine with oxygen(verb.change)

  Antonym:
  deoxidise, deoxidize, reduce
  

  source: wordnet30
• To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent.(verb)

  source: webster1913