OXIDIZE


Meaning of OXIDIZE in English

(~s, oxidizing, ~d)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'oxidise'

When a substance is ~d or when it ~s, it changes chemically because of the effect of oxygen on it.

Aluminium is rapidly ~d in air...

The original white lead pigments have ~d and turned black.

VERB: be V-ed, V

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