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oxidizing

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This term carries a heavy scientific weight, specifically within chemistry and metallurgy. It describes a process of degradation or transformation, often associated with the slow decay of materials, such as the formation of rust on steel or the browning of a sliced apple. It suggests a chemical attack or a breakdown of stability. In a broader sense, it evokes a feeling of inevitable wear and tear. While some industrial processes use oxidation for cleaning or refining, the general connotation in everyday language is one of corrosion, aging, and the loss of original purity or strength.

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To combine a substance with oxygen or remove electrons from a molecule.

"The catalyst is oxidizing the metal surface rapidly."

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To undergo a chemical reaction where oxygen is added or electrons are lost.

"The copper is oxidizing in the humid air."

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