oxidize [oxidized, oxidizing, oxidizes]◼◼◼(to combine with oxygen) verb [UK: ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪz] [US: ˈɑːk.sə.ˌdaɪz]Don't leave the metal exposed to the air or it will oxidize. = Ne laissez pas le métal exposé au contact de l'air ou sinon il s'oxydera.
burn [burnt, burning, burns]◼◼◻(chemistry: to cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent) verb [UK: bɜːn] [US: ˈbɝːn]