Meaning & use
Oxidises
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Combines chemically with oxygen, or undergoes a reaction that increases its oxidation state (British spelling of "oxidizes").
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Iron oxidises quickly when left exposed to damp air, forming rust.
The wine oxidises once the bottle has been open for several days, changing its flavor.
A note on using this word
British and Commonwealth English spell the verb with an "s" ("oxidise"), while American English uses a "z" ("oxidize").
Words with a similar meaning
rustscorrodes
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Words with an opposite meaning
reduces
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