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
Unlike your old toaster, in which electricity combines with oxidation from the air to eventually burn out the heating element, the Joule Hive firebricks are already oxidized.
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Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Roasting must be done carefully; too much heat can cause fats in nuts to oxidize, leading to a rancid taste and poor quality.3
Compared to raw nuts, roasted nuts may have slightly more carbohydrates.3 The way nuts are processed also affects their energy content.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Wine begins to oxidize the second a bottle is opened, and a stopper can go a long way in slowing down that process.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
As the wine pulls through the spout, the wine opens up and slightly oxidizes.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Roasting must be done carefully; too much heat can cause fats in nuts to oxidize, leading to a rancid taste and poor quality.3
Compared to raw nuts, roasted nuts may have slightly more carbohydrates.3 The way nuts are processed also affects their energy content.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Wine begins to oxidize the second a bottle is opened, and a stopper can go a long way in slowing down that process.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
As the wine pulls through the spout, the wine opens up and slightly oxidizes.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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Officers responding to reports of a dead woman discovered a decomposing body inside a shed at an apartment complex, Utah police and news outlets reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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Vultures not only consume dead animals that might otherwise remain out in the elements to decompose, according to the Wildlife Center of Virginia.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Due to the high-quality materials, the clip is also unlikely to rust.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Metal bristles and steel wool can rust, so scrub deposits off of your pots before washing them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Trump reacts to Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying his country should be involved in any negotiations with Russia to end the war.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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How did Liv Tyler react to being back in the MCU? Excited.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trust in information, identities and institutions is disintegrating, raising questions about their relevance in the future.—
Dan Yerushalmi,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Archaeologists also found stone casings and nails, which suggests the children were once buried in wooden coffins that have disintegrated over time.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The show from Sister and Universal International Studios is set in a near-future Margate, against a backdrop of soaring inequality, as Chance discovers life and love while being forced to fight for her family and friends’ survival in a world that’s crumbling around her.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Typically under him, Newcastle are not a team that crumbles after conceding.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The TikTok clip opens with Matson pointing out corroding steel lintels, which are structural supports placed above windows and other openings to sustain the building's weight.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, a plumber can identify and replace severely corroded or restricted pipes to improve the water pressure.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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