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