oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 

1

: the act or process of oxidizing

2

: the state or result of being oxidized

oxidative

ˈäk-sə-ˌdā-tiv 

adjective

oxidatively adverb

Examples of oxidation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the high hardness, brittleness, and poor thermal conductivity make RHEA difficult to machine, as standard high-power lasers cause severe thermal shock, cracking, oxidation, and slag. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

This is a problem, as water oxidation occurs at around 1,600 mV under the conditions considered by the researchers. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

This will help minimize exposure to air and slow down browning, which is caused by a chemical process called oxidation. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026

Once opened, the oxidation process begins, making the flavor less fresh and more acidic over time. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing oxidation

• beta-oxidation
• oxidation-reduction
• oxidation state
• re-oxidation

Rhymes for oxidation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 

1

: the process of oxidizing

2

: the state or result of being oxidized

oxidative

ˈäk-sə-ˌdāt-iv 

adjective

Medical Definition

oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 

1

: the act or process of oxidizing

2

: the state or result of being oxidized