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ox·i·da·tion
 oxidation
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- pronunciation:
- ak
sih
deI
sh
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a chemical process in which oxygen is combined with another element or compound to form a different compound.
- similar words:
- tarnish
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| definition 2: |
a deposit that forms as the result of this process, esp. rust.
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| definition 3: |
a process that removes electrons from an element, compound, or ion.
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| related words: |
burning |
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