oxidizing
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.
The engine's fuel must oxidize rapidly to generate the power needed for propulsion.
How to Use oxidizing
- 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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