peroxidize

[ puh-rok-si-dahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Chemistry.

, per·ox·i·dized, per·ox·i·diz·ing.

1. to convert into a peroxide, especially of the highest oxidation potential.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peroxidize¹

First recorded in 1820–30; peroxide + -ize

Example Sentences

The filtrate is boiled, to get rid of the excess of gas, and treated with nitric acid, to peroxidize the iron present.

From Project Gutenberg

The plates being connected with wires from an electric generator are brought for a while under the action of the current, to peroxidize and reduce the whole of the finely divided lead exposed to the acidulated water.

From Project Gutenberg