oxidation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

From French oxydation, equivalent to oxide + -ation. See oxidate.

OXIDATION.--Oxidation is the thing to guard against in welding. — Practical Mechanics for Boys, James Slough Zerbe
As a matter of fact, he told himself, the aborigine didn’t understand oxidation, either. — Supermind, Randall Garrett
As a matter of fact, he told himself, the aborigine didn't understand oxidation, either. — Occasion ... for Disaster, Randall Garrett

oxidization, oxidisation

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