OXIDIZE
24
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɒksɪdaɪz//
verb
- (chemistry, transitive) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide."Oxygen levels on Earth skyrocketed 2.4 billion years ago, when cyanobacteria evolved photosynthesis:[…]. The evolutionary precursor of photosynthesis is still under debate, and a new study sheds light. The critical component of the photosynthetic system is the “water-oxidizing complex”, made up of manganese atoms and a calcium atom."
- (chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
- (intransitive) To become oxidized.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 24 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 24 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'OXIDIZE'?
The word OXIDIZE is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
O1
X8
I1
D2
I1
Z10
E1
Total: 24 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OXIDIZE'?
The word OXIDIZE is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.
O1
X8
I1
D2
I1
Z10
E1
Total: 24 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.