Definitions for "oxidized"
combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen; as, the oxidized form of iodine.
A term used to describe a wine that has been exposed to oxygen extensively. Flavors and aromas begin to fade, in addition to colors (in white wine).
Just as a slice of apple turns brown, so can wine be affected by oxygen. A little is good, too much isn't. A wine that has been exposed to too much oxygen is "oxidized". It tastes flat, tired and old.
Keywords:  bleached
Keywords:  gilt, parcel
A process by which silver is burned and darkened with "liver of sulfur." The burned silver is still sterling, but only darker.