Recent Examples on the WebHere the brand nerds out with the science of lightweight titanium and the chemical reactions that occur when the metal is heated, a meticulous treatment called thermal oxidation.—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024 Here are the ingredients inside of Instant Knockout: Green Tea Extract - Boosts your metabolic rate and improves fat oxidation.—Weight Loss Advisors, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Pieces made from materials like copper or nickel are susceptible to oxidation and tarnishing if exposed to moisture.—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 Like gravity, lipid oxidation is basically inevitable.—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2024 The science behind this unfortunate transformation is a complicated chemical reaction called oxidation.—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2024 Decorative metal options like copper or brass are pricier and require regular polishing to prevent effects from oxidation.—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 Humans who lack the oxidation resistance 1 gene suffer from severe defects in the central nervous system and the brain.—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Other enemies of oxidation include acid and cold, writes McGee.—Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 22 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide
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