Biochemical Processes Terminology

noun the time required for half the amount of a substance to be eliminated or disintegrate

• The half life of a radioactive substance is the time taken for half of its atoms to decay.
• I heard that the half life of that medication is only a few hours.
• Dude, the half life of that energy drink is like, 10 minutes tops.
• The half life of a trend on social media is getting shorter and shorter these days.

verb to undergo a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen

• When iron is exposed to oxygen and moisture, it will oxidize and form rust.
• If you leave that metal out in the rain, it's gonna oxidize and turn all rusty.
• Don't worry about the bike, it's just gonna oxidize a bit from being left outside.
• Over time, the stress of his job began to oxidize his once positive attitude.