Oxidized

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːksəˌdaɪzd/

Oxidized (adjective)

  1. Describes a substance that has reacted with oxygen, often changing its color or properties.

Examples

  • The metal surface appeared oxidized after being exposed to air.
  • The metal has oxidized and turned brown.

Common collocations: oxidized metal, oxidized layer

Synonyms of Oxidized

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Oxidized

  • — In chemistry, 'reduced' refers to the gain of electrons, opposite of oxidation.