Synonyms of oxidize

oxidize

verb

as in to decompose

to combine chemically with oxygen

Iron will oxidize if it is exposed to air and moisture.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decompose
• rust
• react
• disintegrate
• crumble
• corrode
• decay
• deteriorate
• erode
• eat
• sink
• rot
• degenerate
• bite (at)
• gnaw
• wither
• descend
• contaminate
• mold
• spoil
• nibble
• fester
• putrefy
• fret
• decline
• pollute
• corrupt
• perish
• dilapidate
• sour
• ferment
• taint
• foul
• defile
• turn
• molder
• break down
• turn off
• curdle
• mortify
• addle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grow
• develop
• ripen
• mature
• restore
• renew
• purify
• refresh
• age
• cleanse
• improve
• integrate
• better
• assemble
• compose
• ameliorate
• meliorate

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• grow
• develop
• ripen
• mature
• restore
• renew
• purify
• refresh
• age
• cleanse
• improve
• integrate
• better
• assemble
• compose
• ameliorate
• meliorate

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