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

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Sunlight causes an oxidation process that breaks down the fragrant elements and dyes of the candle. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024 This is because frying turns PUFA into trans fats and other harmful compounds (such as lipid oxidation products), which aren't good for your health. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 Ball lightning caused by oxidation of nanoparticle networks from normal lightning strikes on soil Britannica. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024 Methane, the primary ingredient in natural gas, is transformed relatively easily into carbon dioxide and water when it is burned or broken down in other oxidation reactions. Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxidation 

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 10 Nov. 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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