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oxidation

[ ok-si-dey-shuh n ]
/ ɒk sɪˈdeɪ ʃən /
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noun Chemistry.

the process or result of oxidizing.
the deposit that forms on the surface of a metal as it oxidizes.

Words related to oxidation

ignition, turmoil, disturbance, agitation, tumult, kindling, flaming, candescence, thermogenesis

Words nearby oxidation

oxidane, oxidant, oxidant smog, oxidase, oxidate, oxidation, oxidation potential, oxidation state, oxidation-reduction, oxidative, oxidative phosphorylation
Also ox·i·di·za·tion [ok-si-duh-zey-shuh n] /ˌɒk sɪ dəˈzeɪ ʃən/.

Origin of oxidation

First recorded in 1785–95; oxide + -ation

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British Dictionary definitions for oxidization

oxidation
/ (ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən) /

noun

  1. the act or process of oxidizing
  2. (as modifier)an oxidation state; an oxidation potential

Derived forms of oxidation

oxidational, adjectiveoxidative, adjective
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Medical definitions for oxidization

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 oxidization

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 adjective
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Cultural definitions for oxidization

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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