oxidise
React with oxygen
Oxidise is the British spelling of oxidize.
To oxidise is to combine with oxygen, as when iron rusts or a cut apple browns.
The term extends to any chemical reaction involving electron loss: The metal oxidised in the moist air.
Figuratively, something can oxidise by degrading or corroding over time.
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- corrodeDestroy through chemical action
- patinaSurface film from aging
- pittingForming small cavities
galvanic · electrochemical · anode · cathode · electrolysis · weathering · degradation · ferrous
Gradual organic breakdown
- degradeLower in standing
- spoilageFood degradation process
- rancidDecomposed fat's quality
- perishCease to exist
discolor · stale · browning · rot · breakdown · exposure · age · fade
Damage by heat
- flameBurning gas made visible
- igniteStart burning something
- fireCombustion with flames
- charBurn without destroying
scorch · incinerate · smolder · kindle · exothermic · pyrolysis · carbonize · flaming
Composed of small units
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
glycolysis · catabolism · enzymes · biochemistry · glucose · NADH · cytochrome
rust
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- corrodeDestroy through chemical action
- patinaSurface film from aging
pitting · galvanic · electrochemical · anode · cathode · electrolysis · weathering · degradation · ferrous · ferric
decay
Gradual organic breakdown
perish · discolor · stale · browning · rot · breakdown · exposure · age · fade · bleach
burn
Damage by heat
char · scorch · incinerate · smolder · kindle · exothermic · pyrolysis · carbonize · flaming · thermal
cellular
Composed of small units
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
ATP · glycolysis · catabolism · enzymes · biochemistry · glucose · NADH · cytochrome