reoxidize
verb
re·ox·i·dize
(ˌ)rē-ˈäk-sə-ˌdīz 
variants
or less commonly re-oxidize
reoxidized also re-oxidized; reoxidizing also re-oxidizing
: to oxidize again
caused the metal to reoxidize
reoxidation
noun
or less commonly re-oxidation
plural reoxidations also re-oxidations
a coating used to prevent reoxidation
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“Reoxidize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reoxidize. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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