oxidises

[US]/[ˈɒksɪdɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈɑːksɪdɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (intransitive)To undergo oxidation.
v. (transitive)To cause to undergo oxidation; to combine with oxygen.; To rust.

Phrases & Collocations

oxidises quickly

metal oxidises

it oxidises

oxidised surface

oxidises slowly

they oxidise

easily oxidises

oxidises further

Example Sentences

the iron oxidises quickly in the presence of water and air.

food oxidises when exposed to light and oxygen, causing discoloration.

the metal oxidises, forming a protective layer on its surface.

certain chemicals can accelerate the rate at which the substance oxidises.

the fruit oxidises and turns brown after being cut.

the wine oxidises if the bottle is not properly sealed.

the technician tested how quickly the sample oxidises.

the process by which ethanol oxidises is called oxidation.

the paint oxidises and fades over time due to uv exposure.

the copper oxidises, creating a green patina on the surface.

the experiment measured how the compound oxidises under different conditions.

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