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- noun UK Alternative spelling of
oxidization .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
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Examples
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I think perhaps it’s some kind of oxidisation, or whatever the term is, because where the panels fitted to the mild steel body there was a weakening and even holing of the metal.
Archive 2007-04-01 Bob Lock 2007
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I think perhaps it’s some kind of oxidisation, or whatever the term is, because where the panels fitted to the mild steel body there was a weakening and even holing of the metal.
The continuing story of Swallow Doretti – STT 24 Bob Lock 2007
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The nose was beaten steel riveted to bone; the eyebrows rusted filings; the mouth encrusted with oxidisation.
365 tomorrows » 2009 » December : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
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The nose was beaten steel riveted to bone; the eyebrows rusted filings; the mouth encrusted with oxidisation.
365 tomorrows » Savile Row Steel : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
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It doesn't sound appetising, I admit, but given the apples ought to be golden brown with caramel in any case, a little oxidisation is neither here nor there with this dish.
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It's made of 22-carat gold and the 'spots' are created through cunning use of oxidisation.
Buy of the day 2010
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Thank the prophet Teddybear that the water is fairly hot, because the inside of the machine was encrusted with backwashed coffee grounds and various signs of oxidisation.
“We will not be held responsible.” « We Don't Count Your Own Visits To Your Blog 2007
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Some of the models have been given a unique rusted appearance using oxidisation techniques at a laboratory in Switzerland.
Watches Made From Titanic’s Hull go on Sale for £75,000 | Impact Lab 2007
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When sufficiently dry they are carefully packaged in tight, light and air resistant bundles to prevent any further oxidisation.
Archive 2007-07-01 2007
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When sufficiently dry they are carefully packaged in tight, light and air resistant bundles to prevent any further oxidisation.
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