oxidation
the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction (Freq. 20) • Syn: oxidization, oxidisation • Derivationally related forms: oxidise (for: oxidisation), oxidize (for: oxidization), oxidate • Hypernyms: chemical reaction, reaction • Hyponyms: calcination, combustion, burning, nitrification, rust, rusting
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