oxidation
/ˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/noun4 syllables
Oxidation means: the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction.
Synonyms for oxidation2
noun, as in the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
oxidization, oxidisation
What does oxidation mean?1
noun
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the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
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Oxidation in a sentence
- Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, preserving its natural green color.Ahha
- Oolong tea falls between green and black tea, with varying oxidation levels.Ahha
- Full oxidation gives black tea its deep, robust flavor and dark amber color.Ahha
- Cut apple slices turn brown due to oxidation.Eccles17
- Firing or pan-frying tea leaves stops the oxidation process.Ahha
- Black tea undergoes full oxidation, resulting in a rich, bold flavor and dark amber hue.Ahha
- Oxidation of fatty acids leads to a decrease in the use of glucose on the periphery.AlanF_US
- The oxidation and unique yellowing process of this tea type contribute to its distinct taste.Ahha
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Forms of oxidation
as a noun
- plural
- oxidations