Oxidise

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A molecule can be oxidised by the loss of electrons or Hydrogen. 

Many molecules that are oxidised often transfer the hydrogen to another molecule, therefore reducing it. The reduced molecule is known as the oxiding agent as it accepts the hydrogen[1]

References

  1. www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/redox/definitions.htm