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oxidation

[ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n]

oxidation Definition

  • 1the process or result of oxidizing a substance or of being oxidized, especially the combination of oxygen with other elements to form an oxide
  • 2the process of losing electrons or increasing the oxidation state of an element

Using oxidation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oxidation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The metal undergoes oxidation when it is exposed to air.

  • Example

    The rust on the car is a result of oxidation.

  • Example

    Oxidation is an important chemical reaction in the human body.

oxidation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oxidation

Phrases with oxidation

  • a measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a substance

    Example

    The oxidation state of carbon in carbon dioxide is +4.

  • oxidation-reduction reaction

    a chemical reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between two species

    Example

    The combustion of gasoline in a car engine is an example of an oxidation-reduction reaction.

  • a number assigned to an element in a compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by the element in the compound

    Example

    The oxidation number of chlorine in sodium chloride is -1.

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Summary: oxidation in Brief

Oxidation [ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n] is the process of combining oxygen with other elements to form an oxide, or the process of losing electrons. It is a chemical reaction that can occur naturally, as in rusting, or artificially, as in combustion. Oxidation is also an important process in the human body. Examples include 'The metal undergoes oxidation when it is exposed to air.' and 'Oxidation is an important chemical reaction in the human body.'