oxidize
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːksɪdaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒksɪdaɪz/
verb
R
to chemically react with oxygen, often leading to rusting or rotting
The iron nails began to oxidize when exposed to air and moisture.
translation
to chemically react with oxygen, often leading to rusting or rotting
Word Forms
3rd Present
oxidizes
Past
oxidized
Perfect
oxidized
Progressive
oxidizing