OXIDATION

oxidation, oxidization, oxidisation

(noun) the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oxidation (countable and uncountable, plural oxidations)

The combination of a substance with oxygen.

(chemistry) A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.

Antonyms

• reduction

• deoxidation

• deoxy

Source: Wiktionary


Ox`i*da"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. oxidation.] (Chem.)

Definition: The act or process of oxidizing, or the state or result of being oxidized.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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