oxidation
ˌɑːksɪˈdeɪʃən
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Definition of oxidation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
oxygenTECH.combination of a substance with oxygenTECH.
  • Rust forms due to the oxidation of iron.
combustion rusting
2.
chemistryTECH.reaction where atoms lose electronsTECH.
  • Oxidation occurs when copper turns green over time.
oxidization rusting
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Expressions with oxidation

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formal charge value assigned to an atom within a compound
Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in sulfate before balancing the equation.
number of electrons an atom gains or loses in a compound
The oxidation state of iron in Fe2O3 is +3..
chemical reaction where electrons move between substances
Reduction-oxidation reactions are important in cellular respiration.
ability of a substance to avoid damage from reacting with oxygen
The alloy's high oxidation resistance makes it suitable for jet engine components.
chemical reaction involving transfer of electrons between two substances
In oxidation-reduction, one substance gains electrons as another loses them..
chemical reaction where a substance reacts with limited oxygen and stops halfway
Partial oxidation of methane can form carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Origin of oxidation

French, oxider (to oxidize)

Terms with oxidation included in their meaning

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cause oxidation
cause to oxidize
metal corrosion
reddish-brown coating on iron or steel from oxidation
rustedadj.
corroded metal
covered with a reddish-brown coating from oxidation
beverage
leaves of tea plant with minimal oxidation
food preservation
damage to frozen food caused by dehydration and oxidation
physical state
discolored or blemished, often due to oxidation
induce oxidation
cause to undergo a reaction with oxygen
chemistry
having reacted with oxygen or undergone oxidation

Examples of oxidation in a sentence

  • Oxidation can weaken metal structures over time.
  • The process of oxidation affects battery life.

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  1. French:oxydation, réaction d'oxydation, ...
  2. German:Oxidation, ...
  3. Italian:ossidazione, ossidamento, ...
  4. Spanish:oxidación, ...
  5. Portuguese:oxidação, ...
  6. Chinese:氧化, 氧化过程, ...
  7. Japanese:酸化, 酸化反応, ...
  8. Arabic:أَكْسَدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִימְצוּן, ...
  10. Russian:окисление, процесс окисления, ...
  11. Ukrainian:окислення, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑक्सीकरण, ऑक्सीडाइज़ेशन, ...
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