oxidize
/ˈɒksɪdaɪz/verb
High School
1
To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
2
To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
3
To coat something with an oxide.
4
To become oxidized.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing