Definition of "oxidise" [oxidise]

• Alternative spelling of oxidize. (verb)

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• "Cigarette smoke contains large quantities of free radicals, many known to oxidise LDL cholesterol, making them more likely to be deposited on the walls of the blood vessels."
• "The enzyme list continues with mangneferin, katechol oxidise and lactose that not only protect the mango from insects, but help humans by stimulating metabolism and purifying the intestinal tract."
• "In the case of 'not from concentrate' juice, the liquid is pasteurised and 'deaerated' so it doesn't oxidise."