oxidate

[ ok-si-deyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, ox·i·dat·ed, ox·i·dat·ing.

1. to oxidize.

noun

1. Geochemistry. any of the class of sediments consisting chiefly of oxides of iron or manganese.

Other Words From

• non·oxi·dating adjective
• un·oxi·dated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxidate¹

First recorded in 1780–90; oxide + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The avocado diet lowered oxidated LDL better than the other diets and reduced small, dense LDL particles.

From Seattle Times

By pounding you end up with less oxidated paste, that will keep longer and cook up better.

From The Guardian

Some women, for instance, “during ovulation . . . will also have elevated oxidated stress, or inflammation,” so carbs would not be advised, she says.

From Washington Post

Most skin conditions are connected to oxidated stress and inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times

There were billions of conscientious body cells oxidating away day and night like dumb animals at their complicated job of keeping him alive and healthy, and every one was a potential traitor and foe.

From Literature

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