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
Black Tea Black tea is more fully oxidized than other varieties, resulting in a softer taste and fewer nutrients.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
But only in specific cases and for copper and other metals that oxidize.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
The material can oxidize, dent, and corrode if the coating is damaged.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
But only in specific cases and for copper and other metals that oxidize.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
The material can oxidize, dent, and corrode if the coating is damaged.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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The body was decomposed and dismembered.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her arms and legs had been cut off, and her body was significantly decomposed, according to the report.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The contents — roughly 10 reels — were in poor condition, with many warped, rusted or fused together.—
Ryan Brennan
April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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If any of the items are rusted, cracked, or worn out, now is a good time to replace them.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Brian Levin, professor emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino and founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, wondered if people would react differently if such actions were carried out at a more traditional house of worship — a Christian church, Jewish temple or Islamic mosque.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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On his YouTube show Monday, Smith described the chaos as guests scrambled to react without clear information.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, with Iran’s refusal to end hostilities on unfavorable terms and willingness to fight to the end, alongside Israel’s belligerence and desire to disintegrate the Iranian state, risks of further escalation remain.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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That order is crumbling, and many of our former strengths built on our close ties to the United States have become our weaknesses.—
Keely Bastow,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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The top of his head drilled Bona’s chest, and the Celtics guard crumbled to the court, holding his neck.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The primary ground point is near the thermostat housing, and over time those connections corrode and cause a wide range of problems.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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How could both a module being provided by Northrop Grumman, a major US defense contractor, and I-HAB from Europe be corroded?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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