oxidize

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Synonyms for oxidize

enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

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To investigate, he analysed the isotopic composition of rock samples taken from and found that some isotopes of iron were more common than they are going to be if oxygen gas was indiscriminately oxidising the metal.
UVA acts upon the melanin near the surface by oxidising it.
The best way to create and maintain a tan is by encouraging the melanocytes to produce more melanin and then drawing it to the top layers of the skin and retaining and oxidising it there.