a small applicator for cosmetics, usually having a brush at the tip: She applied the mascara with a wand. 5. U.S. Archery. a slat 6 feet (183 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm) placed at a distance of 100 yards (91 meters) for men and 60 yards (55 meters) for women, and used as a target. 6. Also called wand reader. an electronic device, in the form of a handheld rod, that can optically read coded data, as on a merchandise label or tag or the page of a book. Origin of wand Expand Middle English
oxidize - enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide; This metal oxidizes easily oxidate, oxidise change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night
'Oxidation is any chemical reaction that involves the moving of electrons. Specifically, it means the substance that gives away electrons is oxidized. When iron reacts with oxygen it forms a chemical called rust because it has been oxidized (The iron has lost some electrons.) and the oxygen has been reduced (The oxygen has gained some electrons.). Oxidation is the opposite of reduction. A reduction-reaction always comes together with an oxidation-reaction. Oxidation and reduction together are called redox (reduction and oxidation). Oxygen does not have to be present in a reaction, for it to be a redox-reaction. Oxidation is the loss of electrons. In terms of oxygen transfer