Definition of Oxidate

1. Verb. Enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide. "This metal oxidizes easily"

Exact synonyms: Oxidise, Oxidize
Generic synonyms: Change
Related verbs: Oxidise, Oxidize
Specialized synonyms: Rust
Derivative terms: Oxidation, Oxidative, Oxidisation, Oxidization

2. Verb. Add oxygen to or combine with oxygen.
Exact synonyms: Oxidise, Oxidize
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Change, Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Catabolise, Catabolize, Breathe
Related verbs: Oxidise, Oxidize, Rust
Derivative terms: Oxidation, Oxidative, Oxidant, Oxide, Oxidisation, Oxidiser, Oxidant, Oxide, Oxidization, Oxidizer
Antonyms: Deoxidise, Deoxidize

Definition of Oxidate

1. v. t. To oxidize.

Definition of Oxidate

1. to oxidize [v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES] - See also: oxidize

Medical Definition of Oxidate

1. To oxidize. Origin: Cf. F. Oxyder. See Oxide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oxidate

oxid
oxid
oxidable
oxidant
oxidant
oxidants
oxidants
oxidase
oxidase
oxidases
oxidase reaction
oxidase test
oxidasic
oxidasis
oxidate (current term)
oxidate (current term)
oxidated
oxidates
oxidating
oxidation
oxidation
oxidation-fermentation test
oxidation-reduction
oxidation-reduction
oxidation-reduction electrode
oxidation-reduction indicator
oxidation-reduction indicator
oxidation-reduction potential
oxidation-reduction reaction
oxidation-reduction system

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