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peroxidize

Definitions

To treat or combine a substance with a peroxide.

To undergo oxidation by the action of a peroxide.

Examples

The chemical process was designed to peroxidize the organic compounds to increase their reactivity.

Researchers observed that prolonged exposure to UV light began to peroxidize the lipids in the cell membrane.

It is necessary to peroxidize the surface of the polymer to improve its adhesion properties for industrial coatings.

Synonyms

oxidize oxygenate aerate bleach corrode

Antonyms

reduce deoxidize deoxygenate stabilize