Index of English words, starting with "ox"

(1) - Oxidize (v. t.) To subject to the action of oxygen or of an oxidizing agent, so as to bring to a higher grade, as an -ous compound to an -ic compound; as, to oxidize mercurous chloride to mercuric chloride.
(2) - Oxidize (v. t.) To remove hydrogen from (anything), as by the action of oxygen; as, to oxidize alcohol so as to form aldehyde.
(3) - Oxidize (v. t.) To combine with oxygen or with more oxygen; to add oxygen to; as, to oxidize nitrous acid so as to form nitric acid.
(4) - Oxidize (v. t.) To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent.

(1) - Oxidizer (n.) An agent employed in oxidation, or which facilitates or brings about combination with oxygen; as, nitric acid, chlorine, bromine, etc., are strong oxidizers.

(1) - Oxonian (n.) A student or graduate of Oxford University, in England.
(2) - Oxonian (a.) Of or relating to the city or the university of Oxford, England.