oxidize
verb (used with object)
to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
oxidizes
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present tense formof oxidize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When olive oil is exposed to fluctuations in temperature, light and air, which oxidizes the oil to its detriment, its quality diminishes.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2025
Bella moths are able to avoid the ill effects of pyrrolizidine alkaloids by using a special enzyme that oxidizes the molecule, rendering it harmless.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2024
Food is an organic compound: it congeals, runs, discolors and oxidizes over time and because of the conditions in the kitchen you’re shooting in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
This oxidizes the oils, and oxidized oils are inflammatory.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
"Over time, it partly oxidizes, which keeps providing sites for nutrients to bind to."
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
