Oxidize and Oxidate

Oxidize

Oxidize verb - Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide.
Usage example: This metal oxidizes easily
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Oxidate is a synonym for oxidize. In some cases you can use "Oxidate" instead a verb "Oxidize". popular alternative

Oxidate

Oxidate verb - Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide.
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Oxidize is a synonym for oxidate in make or become hot topic. You can use "Oxidize" instead a verb "Oxidate". popular alternative

Nearby Words: oxidation, oxide, oxidating
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