Noun: oxidation ,ók-su'dey-shun
- The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
"The oxidation of iron results in rust formation";
- oxidization, oxidisation [Brit]
- Process of combining with oxygen, including biological oxidation
"The oxidation of glucose in cells produces energy"
Derived forms: oxidations
Type of: chemical reaction, reaction
Encyclopedia: Oxidation