as in decomposes
to combine chemically with oxygen
Iron will oxidize if it is exposed to air and moisture.
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Manganese easily reacts with water and air.—
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This technique relies on the fact that naturally occurring uranium decays over long but well-known periods of time to eventually transform into lead.—
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Because plutonium-238 decays slowly, losing only half its atoms over about 90 years, an RTG is ideal for missions that outlast the life span of typical batteries, fuel cells, or solar panels.—
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“Oxidizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidizes. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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