oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce oxidation (audio)
1
: the act or process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
oxidative adjective
oxidatively adverb

Examples of oxidation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Oxygen Exposure: When avocado flesh is exposed, the oxidation that’s caused by oxygen exposure drastically speeds up browning. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024 Unlike squalene, squalane skincare is far less susceptible to oxidation and degradation. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024 By flooding these fields for prolonged periods, growers suppress both the microbial activity that causes oxidation and the hatching of pest insects. Jehangir Bhadha, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024 This is due to oxidation (a chemical process) of the lipofuscin in the glands. Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxidation 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxidation was in 1745

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Cite this Entry

“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

oxidation

noun
ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce oxidation (audio)
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
oxidative adjective

Medical Definition

oxidation

noun
ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce oxidation (audio)
1
: the act or process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized

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