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oxidation

/ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

/ˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃən/

Translations

oxidationnoun

oxidations

Oxidation is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen.

Окисление - это химическая реакция, которая происходит, когда вещество соединяется с кислородом.

Synonyms

reaction with oxygen

oxidative process

oxidationadjective

/ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

/ˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "oxidation state")

Synonyms

oxidationnoun

The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized, typically involving the combination of a substance with oxygen.

The oxidation of iron results in the formation of rust.

A chemical reaction in which a material gives up electrons, often involving the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.

Oxidation is a key process in the metabolism of nutrients in the body.

oxidationadjective

Relating to or involving oxidation.

The chemist studied oxidation reactions under different temperatures.