What is another word for oxidised?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒksɪdˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA)

The word "oxidised" refers to a chemical process where a substance loses electrons and gains oxygen. It is often used to describe the reaction of metal with air or water, leading to corrosion or rusting. Synonyms for "oxidised" include rusted, corroded, tarnished, weathered, aged, and discoloured. The term "oxidation" is often used interchangeably with "oxidisation". In the context of cooking, "oxidisation" refers to the browning of food due to exposure to air. Similarly, in the context of wine, "oxidation" describes the process where wine loses its freshness and develops a nutty or caramel-like flavour due to exposure to oxygen.

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Usage examples for Oxidised

Professor Branly found, in 1891, that if a pair of slightly-oxidised copper wires rest across one another the contact-resistance may fall from 8,000 to 7 ohms by the impact of an electric wave.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
He has recently devised a tripod arrangement, in which a light metal stool with three slightly-oxidised legs stands on a polished plate of steel.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
The contact points must be oxidised, but not too heavily, and the stool makes a bad electrical contact until a wave falls upon it.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming

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