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oxidize

IPA: /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/

KK: /ˈɑksɪˌdaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, often resulting in a change in its properties.

Example: Iron will oxidize when exposed to moisture and air, leading to rust.

transitive verb

Definition: To combine a substance with oxygen, often resulting in a chemical change.

Example: When iron is exposed to moisture, it can oxidize and form rust.

oxidized

IPA: /ˈɒksɪdaɪzd/

KK: /ˈɑksɪˌdaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen, often resulting in a change in color or composition.

Example: The metal has oxidized, giving it a rusty appearance.

verb

Definition: To undergo a chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often resulting in a change in its properties.

Example: The metal has oxidized, causing it to turn a reddish color.

oxidizer

IPA: /ˈɒksɪdaɪzə/

KK: /ˈɑksɪˌdaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A material that helps another substance to burn by providing oxygen or by removing electrons from it.

Example: Hydrogen peroxide is a common oxidizer used in various chemical reactions.

oxidoreductase

IPA: /ˌɒksɪdoʊrɪˈdʌkteɪs/

KK: /ɑksɪdoʊrɪˈdʌkteɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps speed up chemical reactions involving the transfer of electrons between molecules, which is important for processes like metabolism.

Example: The oxidoreductase plays a crucial role in cellular respiration by facilitating the transfer of electrons.

oxim

IPA: /ˈɒksɪm/

KK: /ˈɑksɪm/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound derived from oxime, often used in various chemical reactions and processes.

Example: The laboratory synthesized several oxims for their research on organic compounds.

oxime

IPA: //ˈɒk.saɪm//

KK: /ˈɑkˌsim/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is created when aldehydes or ketones react with hydroxylamine, characterized by the presence of a specific functional group.

Example: The chemist synthesized an oxime from the aldehyde to study its properties.

oximeter

IPA: /ˈɒksɪˌmɛtə/

KK: /ˈɑksɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how much oxygen is in the blood.

Example: The doctor used an oximeter to check the patient's oxygen levels.

oximetry

IPA: /ɒkˈsɪmətri/

KK: /ɑkˈsɪmətri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring how much oxygen is in the blood, especially in the arteries.

Example: Doctors use oximetry to check the oxygen levels in patients' blood.

oxy

IPA: /ˈɒk.si/

KK: /ˈɑk.si/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that contains oxygen or has extra oxygen.

Example: The oxy compound is essential for the chemical reaction to occur.

noun

Definition: A chemical group consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms, commonly found in compounds called ethers.

Example: The chemist explained the properties of the oxy group in organic molecules.

oxyacetylene

IPA: //ˌɒks.i.əˈsɛt.ə.liːn//

KK: /ˌɑk.si.əˈsɛt.əl.iːn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or using a combination of oxygen and acetylene, often used in welding and cutting processes.

Example: The oxyacetylene torch is essential for metalworking tasks.

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