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oxidation
/ ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən /
noun
- the act or process of oxidizing
- ( as modifier )
an oxidation potential
an oxidation state
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
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 .)
Derived Forms
- ˈoxiˌdative, adjective
- ˌoxiˈdational, adjective
Other Words From
- oxi·dation·al oxi·dative adjective
- nonox·i·dation noun
- non·oxi·dative adjective
- nonox·i·di·zation noun
- over·oxi·di·zation noun
- reox·i·dation noun
- self-oxi·dation noun
- un·oxi·dative adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of oxidation1
Example Sentences
Another factor to consider is acidity, as pH controls the speed at which oxidation occurs.
Aluminum-frame pools are lighter than steel frame pools, but to prevent oxidation, the aluminum needs some love and care—and a protective coating.
This design ensures minimal oxidation, foaming, and clogging for refreshing juices made from any produce you choose.
If you want to store green mangoes, peel and slice, then toss the flesh in fresh lime juice before freezing to prevent oxidation.
Certain regions and vintages within those regions are particularly prone to oxidation, and there’s no magic formula for determining whether a given wine has aged gracefully in the bottle.
Unlike metals like iron, which rusts and corrodes dramatically, chromium remains stable after oxidation and subsequent burial.
Acetone is derived from decomposition of diacetic acid, and this in turn from beta-oxybutyric acid by oxidation.
Further study will reveal the fact that the difference is due to the lack of oxidation in the case of the glacial detritus.
Reduction then appears to involve a loss of positive charges by ions, oxidation a loss of negative charges.
It stimulates metabolic activity of tissue cells and secures more complete oxidation of energy-yielding elements.
For in the rarefied air at high altitudes there is insufficient oxygen to promote the normal oxidation of bodily tissue.
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