oxidation_state | ||
1. | [ noun ] (mathematics) the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge | |
Synonyms: | oxidation_number | |
Examples: | "the oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2" |
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Related terms: | number | |
Similar spelling: |
oxidation_number |