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
These microbes oxidize methane, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, generating the nutrients needed for a thriving ecosystem.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Miso can oxidize over time; to help prevent this, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the miso paste before putting the lid on the container.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Unless the vehicle’s surface is badly dulled or oxidized, avoid using products that contain an abrasive compound.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Miso can oxidize over time; to help prevent this, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the miso paste before putting the lid on the container.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Unless the vehicle’s surface is badly dulled or oxidized, avoid using products that contain an abrasive compound.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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The clippings quickly decompose and return valuable nutrients to the soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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Authorities allege the teenager fatally shot the couple at their home outside Milwaukee in February and lived with the decomposing bodies for weeks before fleeing with $14,000 cash, passports and the family dog.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The same goes with cast-iron skillets, which can rust, and crystal, which can crack or grow cloudy.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Part of the birth date on the tag, July 29, was clear, but the year was rusted beyond legibility.—
Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The market might be reacting to the pause, but that doesn’t guarantee trade restrictions are going away.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 53-year-old rapper reacted to the act of homage, giving 21 his stamp of approval.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The latest observations of the comet suggest the object, made of ancient rock, frozen gases and dust, has disintegrated on its way to a close approach of the sun, which was anticipated to occur on May 1.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Mike White slickly disintegrates American family and friend relations — using flashy prurience but no analysis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pitching staff began to crumble beneath a lack of reliable depth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both gentlemen were trying to win their first Green Jacket. DeChambeau crumbled while McIlroy had a rollercoaster kind of day, prevailing to win The Masters and complete the career grand slam.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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The dispute, which has deeply corroded the relationship between Mbappe and the club, appears destined to be settled by an employment tribunal.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Over time, some of the artifacts had corroded together to form a tangled mass, which researchers had to carefully extract.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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