oxidized
Reacted with oxygen
Oxidized describes something that has undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen, typically resulting in deterioration or change.
Metals become oxidized when they rust or tarnish: The oxidized copper had turned green.
Wine or food that's oxidized has been exposed to air and lost freshness.
In chemistry, oxidized also refers to atoms that have lost electrons, whether or not oxygen is involved.
Iron oxide coating
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- patinaSurface film from aging
- pittingForming small cavities
- degradationDecline in condition
deterioration · decay · erosion · tarnish · verdigris · galvanic · electrolysis · fretting
Reddish-brown metallic element
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- ironElement twenty-six
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
metal · jewelry · hardware · architectural · decorative · intentional · aesthetic · industrial
Surface film from aging
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- dullLacking edge or interest
- fadedLost original color
blackened · mottled · spotted · blemished · stained · darkened · bronzed · iridescent
State of being unprotected
- elementsFundamental parts or substances
- outdoorOutside, not indoors
- atmosphericOf the air above
- wornDamaged by use
eroded · pitted · bleached · sun-damaged · weather-beaten · aged · environmental · moisture
rust
Iron oxide coating
degradation · deterioration · decay · erosion · tarnish · verdigris · galvanic · electrolysis · fretting · crevice
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
steel · metal · jewelry · hardware · architectural · decorative · intentional · aesthetic · industrial · vintage
patina
Surface film from aging
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- dullLacking edge or interest
faded · blackened · mottled · spotted · blemished · stained · darkened · bronzed · iridescent · rainbow
exposure
State of being unprotected
- elementsFundamental parts or substances
- outdoorOutside, not indoors
- atmosphericOf the air above
worn · eroded · pitted · bleached · sun-damaged · weather-beaten · aged · environmental · moisture · humidity
redox
Electron transfer chemistry
- electronNegative subatomic particle
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
reduction · free radical · bleach · catalyst · reactant · substrate · valence · ionic · molecular
- discoloredstained, faded, yellowed, browned, bleached
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- tasting notessmooth, dry, sweet, bitter, bold
- processed statesprocessed, treated, refined, purified, filtered
- scientific adjectivesalkaline, ionic, aquatic, inorganic, metallic
- wine tastingaroma, wine tasting, bouquet, wine glass, finish
oxidizedreduced
Made less in amount
unoxidized · hydrogenated · neutralized · deoxidize · deoxidised
- oxidized copperCorroded reddish-brown metal
- oxidizing agentElectron-accepting chemical species
oxidize, oxidizing, oxidizes, oxidizer, oxidizers, oxidization