Definition

Describes something that has undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen, often resulting in a change in color or composition.

Example

The metal has oxidized, giving it a rusty appearance.

Conversation

Have you seen the old bike in the garage?

Yeah, it's looking pretty oxidized these days.

I should really clean it up before it gets worse.

Definitely! A little polish could bring it back to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To undergo a chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often resulting in a change in its properties.

Example

The metal has oxidized, causing it to turn a reddish color.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how that old bike frame has oxidized over the years?

Yeah, I saw that! It looks really rusty now.

I guess we should've kept it in the garage to prevent it from oxidized further.

Root Explanation

Oxidized → It is formed from "oxid" (from Latin "oxydum", meaning acid or sour) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "oxidized" refers to the process of a substance combining with oxygen, often resulting in a change in its chemical composition.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'oxid' which relates to oxygen, and remember that 'oxidized' means a substance has undergone a process involving oxygen.

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