oxidizing

[US]/[ˈɒksɪdɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈɑːksɪdɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Causing or undergoing oxidation.; Relating to or involving oxidation.
v.To cause to combine with oxygen.; To undergo oxidation.

Phrases & Collocations

oxidizing agent

rapidly oxidizing

oxidizing potential

oxidizing conditions

oxidizing metal

oxidized surface

oxidizing slowly

highly oxidizing

oxidizing film

Example Sentences

the strong oxidizing agent quickly bleached the fabric.

rust is a result of iron oxidizing in the presence of oxygen.

we need to prevent further oxidizing of the metal surface.

the soil's oxidizing potential affects nutrient availability.

the wastewater treatment process involves oxidizing pollutants.

the oxidizing flame produced a bright yellow color.

carefully handle oxidizing chemicals to avoid accidents.

the reaction was highly oxidizing and exothermic.

the oxidizing conditions favored the formation of sulfates.

the oxidizing agent dissolved the sample completely.

the experiment measured the rate of oxidizing the compound.

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