oxidize
verb (used with object)
to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
will oxidize
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future tenseof oxidize.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Over time, the shiny brass exterior will oxidize, giving the pencil holder a vintage, worn-in feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
New copper gutters will oxidize in about a year to create a vintage look, Smith said.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2022
Those grounds will oxidize overnight, losing many of their hard-earned flavors in the process.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2019
Elemental sulfur oxidizes less electronegative nonmetals, and more electronegative nonmetals, such as oxygen and the halogens, will oxidize it.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019
If sufficient heat is applied, the lead will oxidize and feather away into a yellow looking dust, but it does not burn.
From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Otto A. Witte
