CEFR B2

oxidation

noun

Meaning

The process where a substance loses electrons, often by reacting with oxygen.

Examples

Rusting is a common example of oxidation.
The oxidation of food can lead to spoilage.

Synonyms: corrosion, degradation, burning

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oxidation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

Definition

The process where a substance loses electrons, often by reacting with oxygen.

Examples

Rusting is a common example of oxidation.
The oxidation of food can lead to spoilage.
Scientists studied the oxidation rates of different metals.

How to Use oxidation

oxidation of (prepositional phrase): The process of oxidation applied to a specific substance. — "The oxidation of lipids in the body can be harmful."
oxidation state (collocation): The degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound. — "The oxidation state of sulfur in sulfuric acid is +6."

Synonyms of oxidation

Words with a similar meaning to oxidation:

Antonyms of oxidation

Words with the opposite meaning to oxidation:

reduction

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