Word: oxidize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ox
i
dize
Definition: To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
Morphemes:
Affix: oxide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: oxide
Language: fr
Decoded: oxide
PoS: Noun
Meaning: obsolete spelling of oxyde.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective