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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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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Due to the high-quality materials, the clip is also unlikely to rust.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hopefully, the Trump administration will take its cue from the way financial markets are reacting to the threat of tariffs.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday's episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the reality star, 56, reacted to the viral images of her estranged husband, 54, kissing an unknown woman in the Mykonos airport going public.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Millions of lives were at stake in the simulation, as government heads raced to decide whether or not to rocket nuclear warheads to deflect the asteroid or completely disintegrate it.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Were we placed under the same unforgiving microscope, even the most robust self-confidence would disintegrate, and fast.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Today, despite its crumbling condition, the concrete trough still attracts young Bosnian athletes chasing Olympic dreams.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the vaccine's power to beat back measles outbreaks starts to crumble when vaccination rates drop low enough.—
Alyson Hurt,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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To prevent the sweat and oils in your hands from corroding or breaking down rubber weights over time, wipe them down with warm water mixed with a little bit of soap.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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