oxidising

[US]/'ɔksidaiz/
[UK]/ˈɑksɪˌdaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. (cause something to) undergo oxidation; (cause something to) rust.

Example Sentences

Iron is easily oxidised.

It can oxidise sulphites, iron II and iodides.

The carbon14 atoms oxidise to carbon dioxide which gets blown about and mixed up with lower atmosphere.

Real-world Examples

He was a man of fifty, a sort of sea–wolf, with big eyes, a complexion of oxidised copper, red hair and thick neck, and a growling voice.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

It's not difficult, it's just a bit fiddly, there are things to watch for, it oxidises very quickly, so as you're prepping it, rubbing it with lemon is wise.

Source: Gourmet Base

Mars is filled with iron, and its oxidised iron, basically rust, turns into dust particles and in addition to the beautiful dunes, you have this red atmosphere sometime red all over the surface of the planet.

Source: The History Channel documentary "Cosmos"

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