CEFR C1

oxidized

verb

Meaning

Combine or become combined with oxygen, often resulting in a chemical change like rusting or burning.

Examples

Copper pipes will oxidize over time, developing a characteristic green patina.
When you cut an apple, the exposed flesh begins to oxidize and turn brown.

Synonyms: rust, corrode, tarnish, oxidise

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oxidized (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/

Definition

Combine or become combined with oxygen, often resulting in a chemical change like rusting or burning.

Examples

Copper pipes will oxidize over time, developing a characteristic green patina.
When you cut an apple, the exposed flesh begins to oxidize and turn brown.

How to Use oxidized

oxidize something (collocation): The act of causing a substance to react with oxygen. — "The factory uses heat to oxidize the metal components."
be oxidized by (prepositional phrase): The passive state of undergoing oxidation. — "The surface was oxidized by exposure to the harsh chemicals."

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