in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 oxidise
- V-ERG (使)氧化
When a substance is oxidized or when it oxidizes, it changes chemically because of the effect of oxygen on it.
- Aluminium is rapidly oxidized in air...
铝会在空气中迅速氧化。 - The original white lead pigments have oxidized and turned black.
最初的白色铅质颜料氧化后变成了黑色。