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oxidate

Pronunciation: /ˈɒksɪdeɪt/

Definition of oxidate

verb

Chemistry, rare

another term for oxidize.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French oxider + -ate³

Nearby words

oxherd
oxhide
oxic
oxidant
oxidase
oxidate
oxidation
oxidation number
oxide
oxidize
oxidizing agent

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