oxidization
Metal meets air
Oxidization is the process of combining with oxygen or, more broadly, losing electrons in a chemical reaction.
Iron oxidizes into rust; cut apples oxidize and turn brown.
The standard spelling is oxidation—oxidization is a less common variant that adds an extra syllable: The oxidization of the metal was accelerated by the salty air.
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- patinaSurface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- pittingForming small cavities
flaking · galvanic · electrolysis · crevice · etching · blistering · embrittlement · discoloration
Burning gas made visible
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- fireCombustion with flames
- burningCombustion in progress
- blazeIntense burning fire
incineration · pyrolysis · heat · smoke · embers · char · fuel · exothermic
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
- patinaSurface film from aging
- antiquingHunting for vintage items
- vintageQuality from past eras
- time-wornEroded by age
seasoning · mellowing · maturation · fading
Electron transfer chemistry
- reductionMaking something smaller
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- catalystAgent enabling change
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
Breakdown into simpler parts
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- spoilageFood degradation process
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
perishing · rancidity · browning · disintegration · biodegradation · enzymatic · aerobic · organic
rust
Iron oxide coating
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- patinaSurface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
pitting · flaking · galvanic · electrolysis · crevice · etching · blistering · embrittlement · discoloration · staining
flame
Burning gas made visible
blaze · incineration · pyrolysis · heat · smoke · embers · char · fuel · exothermic · reaction
weathering
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
time-worn · seasoning · mellowing · maturation · fading
redox
Electron transfer chemistry
oxygenation · hydroxide · ionization · electrochemical · valence
decomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- spoilageFood degradation process
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
breakdown · perishing · rancidity · browning · disintegration · biodegradation · enzymatic · aerobic · organic · degradation
oxidizationreduction
Making something smaller
deoxidation · hydrogenation · reducing · antioxidation · rust prevention
oxidizationprotection
Guarding against harm
galvanization · preservation · anti-corrosion · rust prevention · sealing
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