oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce oxidation (audio)
1
: the act or process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
oxidative adjective
oxidatively adverb

Examples of oxidation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Decorative metal options like copper or brass are pricier and require regular polishing to prevent effects from oxidation. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 Humans who lack the oxidation resistance 1 gene suffer from severe defects in the central nervous system and the brain. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Other enemies of oxidation include acid and cold, writes McGee. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 22 Feb. 2024 One such person is the YouTuber Bearded Tesla Guy, who posted a video last week explaining that the rust people have seen on the pickup is actually oxidation and that it can be easily cleaned with household cleaners. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 This removes the need to open the container and introduce the product to potential bacteria or the threat of oxidation. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Without it, the threads broke down in a month and a half as a result of oxidation, or fell apart after just a single wash cycle. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Jan. 2024 Experts identified the hole by the brown oxidation seen on its limestone walls as well as the remains of construction materials, including limestone and Roman tiles. Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024 The digital signal from the computer underwent conversion into an analog signal using pulse-width modulation to precisely control the oxidation and reduction of the liquid metal. IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxidation was in 1745

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Cite this Entry

“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

oxidation

noun
ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce oxidation (audio)
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
oxidative adjective

Medical Definition

oxidation

noun
ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce oxidation (audio)
1
: the act or process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized

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