English / word
oxidation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The process or result of oxidizing; a chemical reaction in which a substance gains oxygen or loses electrons.
In context
01
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
02
Oxidation causes iron to turn into rust.
Synonyms
rusting,corrosion,chemical degradation
Antonyms
reduction,deoxidation
Collocations
prevent oxidation,surface oxidation,rapid oxidation