oxidation
[ ok-si-dey-shuhn ]
/ ɒk sɪˈdeɪ ʃən /
noun Chemistry.
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Also ox·i·di·za·tion [ok-si-duh-zey-shuhn]. /ˌɒk sɪ dəˈzeɪ ʃən/.
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British Dictionary definitions for oxidation
oxidation
/ (ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən) /
noun
- the act or process of oxidizing
- (as modifier)an oxidation state; an oxidation potential
Derived forms of oxidation
oxidational, adjectiveoxidative, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for oxidation
oxidation
[ ŏk′sĭ-dā′shən ]
n.
The combination of a substance with oxygen.
A reaction in which the atoms in an element lose electrons and the valence of the element is correspondingly increased.
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Scientific definitions for oxidation
oxidation
[ ŏk′sĭ-dā′shən ]
The chemical combination of a substance with oxygen.
A chemical reaction in which an atom or ion loses electrons, thus undergoing an increase in valence. Removing an electron from an iron atom having a valence of +2 changes the valence to +3. Compare reduction.
Other words from oxidation
oxidative adjectiveThe American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for oxidation
oxidation
Any chemical reaction in which a material gives up electrons, as when the material combines with oxygen. Burning is an example of rapid oxidation; rusting is an example of slow oxidation. (See combustion and reduction.)
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