as in to decompose
to combine chemically with oxygen
Iron will oxidize if it is exposed to air and moisture.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of oxidize
Stains left untreated can oxidize and set, causing permanent discoloration.
—
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The flor also helps the alcohol in the wine to oxidize.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
This is due to their special metabolism, in which electrons generated by oxidizing sulfides in their deeper layers are sent to their surface layer, where they are received by oxygen and nitric acid.
—Ritsuko Kawai, Wired News, 5 May 2025
Some proteobacteria live in deep ocean trenches, and oxidize carbon monoxide (which contributes to global warming and depletes ozone).
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oxidize
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The flor also helps the alcohol in the wine to oxidize.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
This is due to their special metabolism, in which electrons generated by oxidizing sulfides in their deeper layers are sent to their surface layer, where they are received by oxygen and nitric acid.
—Ritsuko Kawai, Wired News, 5 May 2025
Some proteobacteria live in deep ocean trenches, and oxidize carbon monoxide (which contributes to global warming and depletes ozone).
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oxidize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
Verb
-
Read Next National Son arrested two decades after dad found decomposing in NH home, officials say June 18, 2025 12:40 PM Read Next National 75-year-old found dead during welfare check, Delaware troopers say.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
-
Then there was the time in 1986 when vandals broke into a crypt and stole the decomposing head of a woman, which was found under a car outside the grounds.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
It’s built to last, thanks to a thick resin material that won’t rust, peel, or dent, and boasts a contemporary style with clean lines and smooth edges that’s easy to match other outdoor furniture and decor.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
27 June 2025
-
The Camino de la Costa stairway that leads to the ocean in the Lower Hermosa neighborhood has been falling apart for years, to the point that the concrete is crumbling and the rebar is rusted.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Verb
-
Instead of reacting out of habit, curious individuals ask questions like What is the most important task right now?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
Investors will only have half a day to react: U.S. markets close early Thursday and are dark Friday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
Tropical Storm Barry disintegrated after striking Mexico early Monday morning while the National Hurricane Center continued to forecast the season’s next tropical depression or storm could form off the coast of Florida later this week.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
-
Snorkelers and divers in Palm Beach County were recently stunned by a disturbing sight: starfish, also known as sea stars, with missing limbs, open wounds and bodies disintegrating on the ocean floor.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
The San Francisco company’s shares took a dive Monday after its partnership with Novo Nordisk crumbled.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
-
Top each bowl with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crumbled Cotija cheese.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
Slapping tariffs of 25 percent on other countries on a whim, as Trump did to Canada and Mexico, corrodes the impact economic penalties have to punish real unlawful behavior.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
-
In 1962, ahead of the prison's closing, the BOP determined the salt air was severely corroding the building.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
5 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share