oxidation
The combination of a substance with oxygenThe combination of a substance with oxygen.
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» Cut apple slices turn brown due to oxidation.
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)The combination of a substance with oxygen.
Oxidation, Oxydation
окисле́ниеokislénije, оксида́цияoksidácija
(countable, uncountable)A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.
Oxidation
окисле́ниеokislénije, оксида́цияoksidácija
оки́сненняokýsnennja, оксида́ціяoksydácija
- the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
Examples
8 sentencesCut apple slices turn brown due to oxidation.
Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, preserving its natural green color.
Firing or pan-frying tea leaves stops the oxidation process.
Oolong tea falls between green and black tea, with varying oxidation levels.
Full oxidation gives black tea its deep, robust flavor and dark amber color.
Translations
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Origin
From French oxydation, equivalent to oxide + -ation. See oxidate.From French oxydation, equivalent to oxide + -ation. See oxidate.
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Forms
plural: oxidations| Singular | oxidation |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction:oxidizationoxidisation
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
23 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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