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OXIDISE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word oxidise. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word oxidise. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OXIDISE

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corrode
verbv
verb

• cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

• become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

decay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process of gradually becoming inferior

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• the organic phenomenon of rotting

• an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

• the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

verb

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

• fall into decay or ruin

• undergo decay or decomposition

deteriorate
verbv
verb

• become worse or disintegrate

• grow progressively worse

erode
verbv
verb

• become ground down or deteriorate

• remove soil or rock

rust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

• a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi

• the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

• any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

• A strong reddish brown color.

adjective satellite

• of the brown color of rust

verb

• become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

• cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

• become coated with oxide

tarnish
verbv
noun

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

oxidate
verb

• enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

• add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

oxidize
verbv
verb

• enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

• add oxygen to or combine with oxygen

Best Hypernyms For OXIDISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for oxidise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CORRODE

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