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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The bodies had already begun to decompose, suggesting that the people had died some time before they were discovered.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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When the new bridge, pulled into place by teams working on opposite sides of the canyon, is complete, the old one is severed and is simply left to decompose.—
Joan Gaylord,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention, tools that have rusted can become dangerous and need to be tossed immediately for safety precautions.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, a few thousand of the old vehicles rusted away in storage.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Traffic to McDonald’s restaurants across the U.S. fell as consumers reacted to the headlines, although analysts expect the company to report that trend reversed later in the quarter.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Selena Gomez slammed a Republican politician who said she should be deported after sharing an emotional video appearing to react to President Donald Trump's recent immigration crackdown earlier this week.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, Lehr said, if 5% of residents come forward and vote against the termination, then the deal can disintegrate.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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This finding offers important new insight into the evolutionary underpinnings of outer ears, which are typically difficult to study, because cartilage disintegrates over time and does not fossilize like bone.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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This week, Simon & Schuster released That Friend, a four-hour aural performance piece about a fictional social media influencer whose personal life is crumbling just as her career as an online advice podcaster is taking off.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Deciphering ancient scrolls with AI The scrolls would crumble if a researcher were to attempt to unfurl them by hand, likely destroying any trace of script.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The recall was precipitated by rear shock absorbers that may corrode and fail, resulting in a detachment that could cause a road hazard.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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These divisive tactics weaken our economy and corrode the moral fiber of our nation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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