Recent Examples on the WebBut unlike other protein stains, blood stains change over time, as oxidation of hemoglobins begins to happen when blood exits the body, causing blood stains to morph from bright red to dark brown. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 While older linoleum was criticized for yellowing because of the oxidation of the linseed oil over time, modern formulations have evolved with stabilizers to address that concern, says Rohde. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 Methane oxidation, which amplifies the volume of iron chloride molecules to those that naturally form over the ocean, thereby inducing sea air to absorb methane. Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 The avocado seed helps to slow the browning and oxidation of the avocado. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2022 To prevent oxidation, vitamin C products should be stored in opaque containers that are ideally either air-restrictive or air-tight, Dr. Hogan says, like an airless pump rather than a tub or dropper bottle that requires being opened all the way. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 28 Apr. 2022 In the body antioxidants inhibit oxidation, hence the name, by combining and neutralizing potentially damaging oxidizing agents. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 Pumpkin, squash, canteloupe, mango, sweet potato, carrots are all a source of carotenoids, which get rid of the oxidation that causes cell breakdown and early aging. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 9 July 2022 However, after 1900 officials began to notice the statue developing a green patina color due to the oxidation of the copper skin. Phillip Nieto, Fox News, 8 July 2022 See More
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Etymology
French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide