Reoxidize is a term used in chemistry to describe the process of restoring the oxidation state of a molecule or compound. Some synonyms for reoxidize include re-oxidation, re-oxidize, re-oxidizing, and oxidation restoration. Other related words include oxidize, oxidation, oxidizer, and oxidant. These terms describe the transfer of electrons or loss of hydrogen that occurs when a molecule or compound reacts with an oxidizing agent, such as oxygen or chlorine. Reoxidizing is an important process in many chemical reactions, such as the production of acids and alcohols, as well as the conversion of carbon dioxide into oxygen during photosynthesis in plants.