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ox·i·dize
 oxidize
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- pronunciation:
- ak
sih
daIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
oxidizes, oxidizing, oxidized |
| definition 1: |
to combine with oxygen.
Iron rusts when water oxidizes it. |
| definition 2: |
to become oxidized.
Tin oxidizes when left in water. |
| related words: |
corrode, tarnish |
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