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
Metals also oxidize in the aqueous environment of the brain, which can lead them to degrade over time.
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
Then, rinse the cloth well, wring it out, and go over the area to remove soap residue, which can oxidize and create a stain of its own if left on the felt.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
For example, panels of fabric on display at the company’s showrooms in Kyoto are shot with silver leaf that has been oxidizing for more than 40 years, its patina and texture forever evolving.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
To keep their golden color, sultanas are treated with sulfur dioxide, a bleaching preservative that prevents them from oxidizing (turning brown) and retains their quality and uniform color.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
Then, rinse the cloth well, wring it out, and go over the area to remove soap residue, which can oxidize and create a stain of its own if left on the felt.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
For example, panels of fabric on display at the company’s showrooms in Kyoto are shot with silver leaf that has been oxidizing for more than 40 years, its patina and texture forever evolving.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
To keep their golden color, sultanas are treated with sulfur dioxide, a bleaching preservative that prevents them from oxidizing (turning brown) and retains their quality and uniform color.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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Once discarded, 66 percent of these textiles are sent to landfills to decompose (some quickly, others over hundreds of years).Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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She had been buried there for quite some time, Hardee says, adding that her remains had been decomposed when they were found.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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After sitting dormant and rusted at a Philadelphia pier, the ship is headed to its final home: The bottom of the ocean.Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bodies were made by Karmann, and are known for a propensity to rust (especially check the front wheel wells), so, as with most cars of the era, careful inspection prior to purchase is crucial, and can mean the difference between pleasure and great financial pain.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Shelves are lined with lights in different shades of white, colors, large bulbs, small bulbs and some that can be customized using your smartphone and even react to music.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Businesses can react to challenges or seize opportunities at their peak, proactively shaping the future rather than following it.Mohammed Alzain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The relationship with William and Kate had already disintegrated, as well as with a number of the staff at Kensington Palace, and tensions with media had been in overdrive.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Wisdom hit 76 homers as the starter most of the time the previous three years, but in 2024 all but disintegrated at the plate.Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Roasted or sautéed garlic can add a savory depth, fresh or dried herbs can add complexity, freshness, and pops of color, grated cheese can add an indulgent finish, and crumbled bacon can add a salty kick and textural contrast.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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His boss, Herr Knock (Simon McBurney), dispatches him to Orlok’s castle so that the Count can buy a crumbling old pile in Germany.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hatred corrodes the soul, but the smallest sip of it, now and then, can be intoxicating.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Acidic ingredients can corrode the foil, causing aluminum to leach into the food, which may result in a metallic taste.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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