undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria

taking place in the presence of oxygen

the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction

subject to catabolism

reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide

become coated with oxide