oxidization

Noun

Meaning

the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction

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Synonyms

oxidation oxidisation fire flaming blazing decay burning combustion decomposition corrosion disturbance ignition turmoil oxidized agitation

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Antonyms

development growth increase cold improvement freezing

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Hypernyms

reaction chemical reaction

Hyponyms

burning combustion rust rusting nitrification calcination

Phrases with the word

degree of oxidization

Examples

Species of Streptococcus are classified based on their hemolytic properties. citation Alpha-hemolytic species cause oxidization of iron in hemoglobin molecules within red blood cells, giving it a greenish color on blood agar. Source: Internet

It measures about 30 cm diameter with a mass of 2.2 kg and displays a blue-green patina (from oxidization) inlaid with gold symbols. Source: Internet

Theoretically, if the sea level fell sharply, shallow marine sediments would be exposed to oxidization. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

oxidising agent oxidizability oxidizable oxidize oxidized oxidized LDL cholesterol