oxidation — a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen or loses electrons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen or loses electrons
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːksɪˈdeɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 물질이 산소와 결합하거나 전자를 잃는 화학 반응, 산화
Korean pronunciation: 옥시**데이**션
Example Sentences
- My car's bumper shows clear signs of oxidation - it looks like it's been crying rust tears.
- The chef explained that oxidation is why cut apples turn brown, just like how I turn red when embarrassed.
- Antioxidants in blueberries help prevent cellular oxidation and aging.
oxidation
NOUN//ˌɑːksɪˈdeɪʃn//
a chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen or loses electrons
The copper strip undergoes oxidation as it reacts with the chemical solution
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Oxidation's creation at the station
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Origin
From French 'oxydation', derived from 'oxyde' (oxide), which comes from Greek 'oxys' meaning 'sharp' or 'acid' and the French suffix '-ation' for noun formation.
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“My car's bumper shows clear signs of oxidation - it looks like it's been crying rust tears.”
“The chef explained that oxidation is why cut apples turn brown, just like how I turn red when embarrassed.”
“Antioxidants in blueberries help prevent cellular oxidation and aging.”
“The wine's oxidation gave it a vinegar-like taste that made everyone's face scrunch up.”
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