oxidize

To combine with oxygen; make into an oxide.

To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.

To coat with oxide.

To become oxidized.

To cause to combine with oxygen; effect oxidation of.

To take up oxygen; combine with oxygen.

To combine with oxygen or with more oxygen; to add oxygen to.

To remove hydrogen from (anything), as by the action of oxygen.

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.

To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.