oxidate
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonoxidating adjective
- unoxidated adjective
Etymology
Origin of oxidate
Example Sentences
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The avocado diet lowered oxidated LDL better than the other diets and reduced small, dense LDL particles.
From Seattle Times
By pounding you end up with less oxidated paste, that will keep longer and cook up better.
From The Guardian
Some women, for instance, “during ovulation . . . will also have elevated oxidated stress, or inflammation,” so carbs would not be advised, she says.
From Washington Post
Most skin conditions are connected to oxidated stress and inflammation.
From Los Angeles Times
There were billions of conscientious body cells oxidating away day and night like dumb animals at their complicated job of keeping him alive and healthy, and every one was a potential traitor and foe.
From Literature
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