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Definition of Oxidises
1. oxidise [v] - See also: oxidise
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oxidises
Literary usage of Oxidises
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Chemistry and the Allied Branches of Other Sciences by Henry Watts (1866)
"... somewhat difficult to prepare the oleates in a state of purity, in consequence
of the rapidity with which oleic acid oxidises in contact with the air. ..."
2. A Dictionary of Science: Comprising Astronomy, Chemistry, Dynamics by George Farrer Rodwell (1871)
"It oxidises superficially when heated to below redness in the air, but is reduced
again at a higher temperature. ..."
3. Steel and Iron, for Advanced Students by Arthur H. Hiorns (1903)
"In the zone (e) carbon dioxide, CO., oxidises carbon from tbe fuel forming ...
Carbon dioxide oxidises hot iron energetically, and if in sufficient excess ..."
4. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1921)
"The lead melts and oxidises, and the litharge and other oxides are absorbed by
... The lead now oxidises, and the litharge, forming a ring of slag round the ..."
5. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1912)
"Nitric acid oxidises ... to oxalic acid and a resin, but in ethereal solution, 5- !
nitro-eugenol is formed (v. infra). Ferric chloride oxidises it to ..."
6. A Manual of Practical Hygiene by Edmund Alexander Parkes (1887)
"1 ex. of permanganate solution exactly oxidises 0'2125 mgm. hydrogen 1 cc of
permanganate solution exactly oxidises O'TOOO mgm. iron (Fe). ..."
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