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
Additionally, keeping them in the dark prevents sunlight from oxidizing the fragrance and wax.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Antioxidants like anthocyanins and vitamin C can protect your body against harmful molecules of free radicals by oxidizing them.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Even sitting unused, components like rubber hoses, gaskets, and tires can oxidize and turn brittle with time.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Metals also oxidize in the aqueous environment of the brain, which can lead them to degrade over time.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Antioxidants like anthocyanins and vitamin C can protect your body against harmful molecules of free radicals by oxidizing them.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Even sitting unused, components like rubber hoses, gaskets, and tires can oxidize and turn brittle with time.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Metals also oxidize in the aqueous environment of the brain, which can lead them to degrade over time.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oxidize
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Park, the man who lost his brother and was speaking on behalf of other families, said Monday that more freezing containers were needed to keep the bodies from decomposing amid rising temperatures.Stella Kim, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Over the centuries, the decomposing bodies left cavities inside the hardened mineral casings.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Use water-resistant drawer organizers (such as bamboo) in the kitchen to ensure utensils don't rust.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Wallace has a different mouth for each phonetic sound, clay desks are artificially rusted and 60 versions of the gnome robot alone were created.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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If Trump’s most extreme tariff threats come to fruition and threaten the stability of prices and the economy, the Fed must react forcefully.Steven B. Kamin, National Review, 2 Jan. 2025
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Your body reacts as if the worst-case scenario is already unfolding, triggering panic, frustration and helplessness.Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The partnership between Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust disintegrated over a $13 million deficit in Synapse’s For Benefit Of (FBO) accounts.Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The phase transition If that wasn’t unpleasant enough for you, consider this: Perhaps the Universe will take some weird physics to the extreme and disintegrate in a flash of energy.Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Perpetually in search of funding, the M.T.A. has put off essential infrastructure repairs for decades, allowing century-old subway tunnels and tracks to crumble.Ana Ley, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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These critiques have corroded public opinion on the value of U.S. higher education, just as the rest of the world treasures the real contributions to the economy, quality of life, scientific knowledge, and cultural enrichment provided by American colleges.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
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Since gold doesn't corrode in soil, the precious metal is able to stay well-preserved, according to the source.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Oxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxidize. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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