oxidize

动词 oxidize:

1. enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
   同义词：oxidise, oxidate
2. add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
   同义词：oxidise, oxidate

1. The carbon14 atoms oxidize to carbon dioxide which gets blown about and mixed up with lower atmosphere.
   碳14原子氧化生成二氧化碳，向四周散去并与低空的大气混合。
2. Iron is easily oxidized.
   铁很容易氧化。

ox.i.dize

v.（动词）
ox.i.dized,ox.i.diz.ing,ox.i.diz.es 【化学】
v.tr.（及物动词）
To combine with oxygen; make into an oxide.
氧化：与氧化合；使成为氧化物
To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.
氧化：通过除去一个元素电子来增加电性或原子价
To coat with oxide.
给涂上氧化物
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become oxidized.
变成氧化的

【引伸】
ox.idiz.able
adj.（形容词）
ox.idiza.tion