verb🔗ShareTo combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide."The cut apple oxidized and turned brown after sitting out for a while. "chemistryscienceprocessmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons."When the iron nail was left outside in the rain, it oxidized and turned rusty. "chemistryscienceelementprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat something with an oxide."The humid air quickly oxidized the iron tools, leaving a layer of reddish-brown rust on them. "chemistrymaterialscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become oxidized."The sliced apple oxidized and turned brown after sitting out for a while. "chemistrysciencematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThat has reacted with oxygen, or been modified by oxidation"The oxidized apple slice turned brown after being left out in the air. "chemistrymaterialsubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
