verb🔗ShareTo combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide."The iron nail oxidizes and turns to rust when exposed to water and air. "chemistrysciencecompoundprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons."When iron is exposed to air and moisture, it oxidizes, forming rust. "chemistryscienceelementprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat something with an oxide."The damp air quickly oxidizes the iron fence, turning it a rusty brown color. "chemistrymaterialsubstancescienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become oxidized."The cut apple oxidizes and turns brown when exposed to air. "chemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
