verb
- present participle of reoxidize; undergoing or causing to undergo oxidation again
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The metal surface is reoxidizing after exposure to air.
- Scientists observed the compound reoxidizing under laboratory conditions.
- The catalyst prevents the material from reoxidizing too quickly.
- Reoxidizing reactions can be controlled by adjusting temperature.
- The sample showed signs of reoxidizing within hours of treatment.