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
Chlorinated water increases transepidermal water loss — meaning skin literally can’t hold onto hydration as well — and chlorine oxidizes hair proteins, leaving strands brittle and prone to breakage.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Do Korean vitamin C serums oxidize as quickly?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Coffee beans that have oxidized can grow stale, and stale coffee beans aren’t likely to result in a delicious pot of coffee.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 May 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
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Do Korean vitamin C serums oxidize as quickly?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Coffee beans that have oxidized can grow stale, and stale coffee beans aren’t likely to result in a delicious pot of coffee.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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Large die-offs can also create environmental and public health concerns, as fish begin to decompose in shallow waters and along shorelines.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Typically, the district allows dead fish to decompose in the lake, but because the smell was so substantial, contractors removed many of the dead fish ahead of the weekend, with a focus on public spaces, Belden said.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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Check for metal clasps, which can rust.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Although statistics suggest that the city has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The companies that succeed will be the ones that prepare their people for the future, not just react to it.—
Katerina Guerraz,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Danhausen reacted to Brunson’s mention on Tuesday morning.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Even those who can afford to stay suffer losses in home equity and lifestyle as the community around them disintegrates or disappears.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Any potential scoring opportunity in the fifth inning disintegrated after Dalton Rushing’s leadoff walk.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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During the morning low tide, while there was still a small stretch of sand, excavators were working to pile large rip-rap boulders next to the base of the crumbling Pacifica Pier.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Cube and pan-fry firm tofu until golden, crumble into scrambles or tacos, marinate and bake, or add to curries and stir-fries.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
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The problem centers around the rear subframe, which can corrode at suspension mounting points and cause the rear suspension to fail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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This corrodes faith in our democratic system.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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