oxidizable
Prone to corrosion
Oxidizable describes something capable of undergoing oxidation—a chemical reaction where a substance loses electrons or combines with oxygen.
Metals like iron are highly oxidizable, rusting when exposed to air and moisture.
In biochemistry, oxidizable compounds serve as fuel sources: Glucose is readily oxidizable by cells to produce energy.
Energy source material
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- flameBurning gas made visible
- burningCombustion in progress
- fireCombustion with flames
heat · energy · exothermic · carbon · hydrogen · pyrolysis · smoke · ash
Element twenty-six
- rustIron oxide coating
- ferricContaining trivalent iron
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
redox · corrosion · weathering · tarnish · patina · flaky · discoloration · pitting
Involving electricity and chemistry
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- pittingForming small cavities
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
acidic · alkaline · saline · chloride · sulfide · moisture · ph · electrolyte
Decomposition of fats
- browningFood darkening when cooked
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- degradationDecline in condition
rot · perishing · freshness · fading · enzymatic · discoloration · aging
Metallic combination
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
quenching · forging · casting · welding · brazing · galvanizing · scale · slag
Thing ensuring steadiness
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- protectantSubstance that shields surfaces
- coatingApplied surface covering
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
galvanizing · sealant · plating · barrier · desiccant · encapsulation · nitriding
fuel
Energy source material
fire · heat · energy · exothermic · carbon · hydrogen · pyrolysis · smoke · ash · thermal
iron
Element twenty-six
air · redox · corrosion · weathering · tarnish · patina · flaky · discoloration · pitting · anodic
electrochemical
Involving electricity and chemistry
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- pittingForming small cavities
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
stress · acidic · alkaline · saline · chloride · sulfide · moisture · ph · electrolyte · cathodic
rancidity
Decomposition of fats
- browningFood darkening when cooked
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
degradation · rot · perishing · freshness · fading · enzymatic · discoloration · aging
alloy
Metallic combination
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
tempering · quenching · forging · casting · welding · brazing · galvanizing · scale · slag · ore
stabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- protectantSubstance that shields surfaces
- coatingApplied surface covering
anodizing · galvanizing · sealant · plating · barrier · desiccant · encapsulation · nitriding
oxidizableunreactive
Not prone to reactions
inert · non-reactive · reducible · noble · corrosion-resistant
oxygen, oxidation, oxidize, oxide, antioxidant, oxidized, oxides, peroxidation, deoxidize