oxidises
Reacts with oxygen
Oxidises is the British spelling of oxidizes—to combine with oxygen or lose electrons in a chemical reaction.
Iron oxidises to form rust.
Sliced apples oxidise and turn brown when exposed to air.
The metal oxidised quickly in the humid environment.
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- corrodeDestroy through chemical action
- patinaSurface film from aging
- pittingForming small cavities
galvanic · electrochemical · weathering · degradation · anodic · cathodic · electrolysis · chlorides
Gas exchange in organisms
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- cellular respirationCell-level fuel burning
NADH · enzymes · catalysis · coenzymes · free radicals · antioxidants · biochemistry · metabolic
Breakdown into simpler parts
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- spoilageFood degradation process
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
biodegradation · perish · rancidity · browning · discoloration · fermentation · degrade · putrefy
Burning gas made visible
char · scorch · incinerate · kindle · smolder · embers · ash · pyrolysis
Surface lines from folding
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- time-wornEroded by age
- weatheredEroded by exposure
faded · age spots · sun damage
rust
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- corrodeDestroy through chemical action
- patinaSurface film from aging
pitting · galvanic · electrochemical · weathering · degradation · anodic · cathodic · electrolysis · chlorides · sulfates
respiration
Gas exchange in organisms
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
cellular respiration · NADH · enzymes · catalysis · coenzymes · free radicals · antioxidants · biochemistry · metabolic · catabolism
decomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- spoilageFood degradation process
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
breakdown · biodegradation · perish · rancidity · browning · discoloration · fermentation · degrade · putrefy · compost
flame
Burning gas made visible
blaze · char · scorch · incinerate · kindle · smolder · embers · ash · pyrolysis · thermal
wrinkles
Surface lines from folding
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- time-wornEroded by age
weathered · faded · age spots · sun damage