oxidation
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I learned to force a patina—a controlled oxidation to protect the blade—with vinegar.
A simple gene edit can help inhibit the browning oxidation reaction, leading to a longer shelf-life and less food waste.
From Salon
The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were antioxidant, oxidant and oxidation.
From New York Times
Green tea leaves may be briefly "withered" by exposure to air after plucking, to remove some moisture; they're then dried to prevent oxidation.
From Salon
“As the iron corrodes and changes color upon oxidation, the black hue gradually transforms into a softer brown,” Mr. Youn explained by email through a translator.
From New York Times
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