1. having undergone oxidation; combined with oxygen or having lost electrons
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The oxidated metal showed signs of rust and corrosion.
• Scientists studied the oxidated compounds in the laboratory.
• The oxidated surface had a distinctive brownish color.
• Over time, the iron became heavily oxidated due to moisture exposure.
• The oxidated particles were separated from the pure metal.
• Workers removed the oxidated layer before applying new paint.