as in to decompose
to combine chemically with oxygen
Iron will oxidize if it is exposed to air and moisture.
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Recent Examples of oxidize
Inside the cell, the coal particles are directly oxidized through an oxide membrane, producing an electrochemical reaction that generates electricity on the spot.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Enstatite chondrites are the least oxidized chondrites, carbonaceous ones are the most oxidized, and ordinary chondrites have an intermediate oxidation level.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The acid prevents cut apples from oxidizing and turning brown, while keeping sliced avocadoes or guacamole bright green.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
But the interiors are more disciplined—materials used in the rebuild were meticulously chosen by architect Tomoyuki Sakakida of the Japanese design firm New Material Research Laboratory and meant to oxidize over time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Enstatite chondrites are the least oxidized chondrites, carbonaceous ones are the most oxidized, and ordinary chondrites have an intermediate oxidation level.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The acid prevents cut apples from oxidizing and turning brown, while keeping sliced avocadoes or guacamole bright green.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
But the interiors are more disciplined—materials used in the rebuild were meticulously chosen by architect Tomoyuki Sakakida of the Japanese design firm New Material Research Laboratory and meant to oxidize over time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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From a nearby dumpster there came the sweet and musty smell of decomposing seafood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Biodegradable waste consists of organic materials, such as food scraps, vegetable peels, paper, leaves, and agricultural residues, that can be decomposed naturally through microbial processes.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Six cans of evaporated milk were rusted enough to draw Stop Sales.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Dampness on equipment, if left in the sun, can lead to rusting and corroding.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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When that structure exists, the organization stops reacting and starts operating strategically.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Ron Harper, who manages OTD Ticket Defenders Legal Service, points out that pavement temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year—that's hot enough to warp metal and disintegrate tires.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The New York Knicks are disintegrating anyone in their path.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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A little trick is to crumble a stock cube into the marinade — this is a quick and easy way to add depth and rich, umami flavor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Cuban authorities have not accepted an offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid from the United States to help a population struggling with widespread shortages and a crumbling economy.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Galvanized steel and cast iron plumbing corrode over time, restricting flow and eventually failing.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Later in April, however, Isaacman confirmed at a congressional hearing that the aluminum shells of the only two habitable Gateway modules that had been delivered to NASA so far (both of which were built by Europe’s Thales Alenia Space) were corroded.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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