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(ox-i-da-tion) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a chemical reaction where a substance loses electrons.

Example Sentence

This resistance to chemical oxidation is likewise due to the resonance stability of the benzene.

More Example Sentences

Oxidation can cause metal to rust.

Synonyms

corrosion; rusting; combustion

Antonyms

reduction

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