oxidizing

Meaning

of Oxidize

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

browning smouldering oxidation smoking oxidized rust oxidizer oxidize acidification rusting corroding dissolvent eroding antioxidant oxidant
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Phrases with the word

oxidizing step non-oxidizing

Examples

A power supply supplies a direct current to the anode, oxidizing the metal atoms that it comprises and allowing them to dissolve in the solution. Source: Internet

As an oxidizing agent, it is incompatible with most organic and inorganic compounds. Source: Internet

Arsenite is the most stable soluble form of arsenic in reducing environments and arsenate, which is less mobile than arsenite, is dominant in oxidizing environments at neutral pH. Source: Internet

Americium compounds with oxidation state +4 and higher are strong oxidizing agents, comparable in strength to the permanganate ion ( MnOmain ) in acidic solutions. Source: Internet

As a reagent and solvent in the laboratory Sulfur dioxide is a versatile inert solvent widely used for dissolving highly oxidizing salts. Source: Internet

Being a powerful oxidizing agent, nitric acid reacts violently with many non-metallic compounds, and the reactions may be explosive. Source: Internet