oxidisation

oxidisation
noun
the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
Syn: ↑oxidation, ↑oxidization
Derivationally related forms: ↑oxidise, ↑oxidize (for: ↑oxidization), ↑oxidate (for: ↑oxidation)
Hypernyms: ↑chemical reaction, ↑reaction
Hyponyms: ↑calcination, ↑combustion, ↑burning, ↑nitrification, ↑rust, ↑rusting

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oxidizāˈtion or oxidisāˈtion noun
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Main Entry:oxide

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