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Oxidation

Oxidation Meaning & Definition
Oxidation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oxidation?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Oxidation: oxidisation | oxidization

Related Terms | Find terms related to Oxidation: acetification | acidification | acidulation | alkalization | biodegradability | biodegradation | blazing | blistering | branding | breakup | burning | calcination | carbonation | carbonization | catalysis | cauterization | cautery | chemicalization | cineration | combustion | concremation | corrosion | corruption | cracking | cremation | cupellation | decay | decomposition | deflagration | degradability | degradation | destructive distillation | dilapidation | disintegration | disorganization | dissolution | distillation | distilling | electrolysis | ferment | fermentation | flaming | hydrogenation | incineration | isomerism | metamerism | metamerization | mildew | mold | nitration | oxidization | parching | phosphatization | polymerism | polymerization | position isomerism | pyrolysis | reduction | refining | resolution | rust | saturization | scorching | scorification | searing | self-immolation | singeing | smelting | spoilage | suttee | the stake | thermogenesis | vesication | working

See Also | burning | calcination | chemical reaction | combustion | nitrification | reaction | rust | rusting

Oxidation In Webster's Dictionary

\Ox`i*da"tion\, n. [Cf. F. oxidation.] (Chem.) The act or process of oxidizing, or the state or result of being oxidized.

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