1. oxidising - Adjective
2. oxidising - Verb
oxidising
present participle of oxidise
oxidising (comparative more oxidising, superlative most oxidising)
Alternative spelling of oxidizing
Whoever exploits retrograde oxidising processes must inevitably inaugurate a scarcity and shortage of food, raw materials and fuels. Viktor Schauberger
An oxidising atmosphere, produced by allowing air to enter the kiln, can cause the oxidation of clays and glazes. Source: Internet
Associated reactions The rusting of iron is an electrochemical process that begins with the transfer of electrons from iron to oxygen. citation The iron is the reducing agent (gives up electrons) while the oxygen is the oxidising agent (gains electrons). Source: Internet
As the "glaze" is already an oxide, it can survive to very high temperatures in air or oxidising environments. Source: Internet
An uncommon oxidising agent is N-bromosuccinimide (NBS). Source: Internet
Heat-treatment in a reducing or oxidising atmosphere (but without the use of any other added impurities) is commonly used to improve the color of sapphires, and this process is sometimes known as "heating only" in the gem trade. Source: Internet