 oxidization |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction | |
| Synonyms: | oxidation oxidisation | |
| Related terms: | chemical_reaction combustion nitrification calcination rust oxidize oxidate | |
| Similar spelling: |
oxidisation oxidizable oxidizer oxidized |
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