Meaning & use
oxidate
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To combine or react with oxygen, causing a chemical change such as rusting or tarnishing.
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Exposed iron will oxidate quickly in humid conditions.
Certain fruits oxidate and turn brown soon after being cut.
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"Oxidate" is a less common variant of "oxidize"; most modern style guides prefer "oxidize" as the standard chemical term.
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