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oxidation

/ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимический процесс, включающий присоединение кислорода к соединению или потерю электронов, который всегда происходит вместе с восстановлением.

A chemical process involving the addition of oxygen to a compound or the loss of electrons, which always occurs together with reduction.

uncountable

  1. Chemical reaction with oxygenB2formalscientific

    A chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often resulting in the loss of electrons.

    ruОкисление

    • The oxidation of iron leads to rust formation.
    • Oxidation reactions are essential in combustion processes.
    • The wine turned brown due to oxidation when exposed to air.

    Synonymsoxidization

    Antonymsreduction

  2. Electron loss in chemistryC1formalscientific

    The process in which an atom, molecule, or ion loses one or more electrons during a chemical reaction.

    ruОкисление

    • In the reaction, magnesium undergoes oxidation by losing two electrons.
    • Oxidation always occurs alongside reduction in redox reactions.
    • The oxidation state of carbon changes from -4 to +4 in this process.

    Antonymsreduction

Forms
  • oxidations plural form
  • oxidations' possessive plural form
  • oxidation's possessive singular form
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