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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.
2.
chemistryTECH. reaction where atoms lose electronsTECH.
- Oxidation occurs when copper turns green over time.
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.
chemical process using heat to combine a material with oxygen
Thermal oxidation was used to remove harmful gases from the exhaust.
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
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
chemistry
substance that inhibits oxidation and can prevent damage to cells
electron transfer
relating to or causing oxidation
oxidation
amino acid that oxidizes to form cystine
chemistry
compound of nitrogen with oxidation state of -3
soil process
biological oxidation of ammonium to nitrites and nitrates
chemistry
metal resistant to corrosion and oxidation
chemistry
chemical reaction with simultaneous oxidation and reduction
chemistry
oxidation causing discoloration on metal surfaces
chemistry
substance that reduces another substance by oxidation
chemistry
electrode where oxidation of anions occurs
chemical origin
organic compound derived from oxidation of cyclohexanol
chemistry
related to arsenic in oxidation state three
chemistry
containing chlorine with oxidation number 5
chemistry
containing chlorine with oxidation number 3
chemistry
compound forming colored compounds on oxidation
chemistry
containing cobalt in oxidation state 3
Examples of oxidation in a sentence
Oxidation can weaken metal structures over time. The process of oxidation affects battery life.
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- French:oxydation, réaction d'oxydation, ...
- German:Oxidation, ...
- Italian:ossidazione, ossidamento, ...
- Spanish:oxidación, ...
- Portuguese:oxidação, ...
- Chinese:氧化, 氧化过程, ...
- Japanese:酸化, 酸化反応, ...
- Arabic:أَكْسَدَة, ...
- Hebrew:חִימְצוּן, ...
- Russian:окисление, процесс окисления, ...
- Ukrainian:окислення, ...
- Hindi:ऑक्सीकरण, ऑक्सीडाइज़ेशन, ...
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