oxidation
pronunciation
How to pronounce oxidation in British English:
UK [ˌɒksɪ'deɪʃn]
How to pronounce oxidation in American English:
US [ˌɑksɪˈdeʃən]
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- Noun:
- the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
Word Origin
- oxidation (n.)
- 1791, from French oxidation (1787), coined by G. de Morveau and A. Lavoisier, noun of action from oxider "oxidize," from oxide (see oxide).
Example
- 1. The polyphenols in chocolate inhibit oxidation of ldl cholesterol .
- 2. The question is , can you delay the oxidation process ?
- 3. Oxidation processes in food can lead to organoleptic deterioration in taste , colour and texture .
- 4. After two weeks , the subjects had improved blood flow and reduced oxidation of ldl .
- 5. Using the synchrotron x-ray technique the team could determine the oxidation ratio in situ in the sample .