Recent Examples on the WebOxygen 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
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