oxidize
verb (used with object)
to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
has been oxidizing
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present perfect progressiveof oxidize (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ground flaxseed is more likely to have this smell because the seeds have been broken open and the acid has been oxidizing for longer.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2021
