Definition of oxidation in English:
oxidation
noun ɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)nˌɑksəˈdeɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounChemistry The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
Example sentencesExamples
- The silver metal gives up some of its electrons and forms silver sulfide in a process called oxidation.
- In the case of ethanol, oxidation can occur under the action of certain species of bacteria.
- On ageing, textiles are usually damaged by oxidation or acid-catalysed hydrolysis.
- The drop in pH is probably mainly due to oxidation of upward diffusing sulphide.
- Elemental bromine is made by oxidation, removal of electrons from bromide ions in brine.
Synonyms
discoloration, rust, tarnishing, blackening, film, patina
Origin
Late 18th century: from French (modern French oxydation), from oxider 'oxidize'.
Definition of oxidation in US English:
oxidation
nounˌɑksəˈdeɪʃ(ə)nˌäksəˈdāSH(ə)n
Chemistry The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
Example sentencesExamples
- Elemental bromine is made by oxidation, removal of electrons from bromide ions in brine.
- The silver metal gives up some of its electrons and forms silver sulfide in a process called oxidation.
- The drop in pH is probably mainly due to oxidation of upward diffusing sulphide.
- On ageing, textiles are usually damaged by oxidation or acid-catalysed hydrolysis.
- In the case of ethanol, oxidation can occur under the action of certain species of bacteria.
Synonyms
discoloration, rust, tarnishing, blackening, film, patina
Origin
Late 18th century: from French ( modern French oxydation), from oxider ‘oxidize’.