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to oxidize
01
to combine with oxygen, often changing the appearance or properties of a material
Intransitive
Example
The metal surface is currently oxidizing in the presence of oxygen.
Over time, the copper statue has oxidized, developing a green patina.
The sliced apple oxidized and turned brown after some time.
02
to cause a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons
Transitive: to oxidize a substance
Example
When sodium reacts with chlorine, sodium is oxidized to form sodium chloride.
In the reaction between potassium permanganate and sulfur dioxide, potassium permanganate oxidizes sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide.
In the reaction between hydrogen sulfide and chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide is oxidized to form sulfur and hydrochloric acid.
Example
The metal surface is currently oxidizing in the presence of oxygen.
Over time, the copper statue has oxidized, developing a green patina.
The sliced apple oxidized and turned brown after some time.
The metal pipes were oxidizing slowly due to prolonged exposure to water.
Iron can oxidize when exposed to air and moisture, forming rust.
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