oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 

1

: the act or process of oxidizing

2

: the state or result of being oxidized

oxidative

ˈäk-sə-ˌdā-tiv 

adjective

oxidatively adverb

Examples of oxidation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their antioxidants can also protect cells from damage through oxidation or inflammation, helping prevent disease.7 Eating the seeds regularly can help keep your immune system working efficiently. 3. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Mar. 2025

During oxidation, some of the healthy polyphenols in the leaves transform from green to pink, Brekke adds. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025

Angelus Sole Bright is formulated to brighten previously white rubber soles that have turned yellow through oxidation. —Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025

In research showing that athletes can tolerate more than 100 grams of carbs hourly and that this amount increases carbohydrate oxidation, there is some concern that not all this sugar gets used up during exercise. —Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing oxidation

• beta-oxidation
• oxidation-reduction
• oxidation state
• re-oxidation

Rhymes for oxidation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 

1

: the process of oxidizing

2

: the state or result of being oxidized

oxidative

ˈäk-sə-ˌdāt-iv 

adjective

Medical Definition

oxidation

noun

ox·​i·​da·​tion ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 

1

: the act or process of oxidizing

2

: the state or result of being oxidized