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oxidation in German

oxidation in German is Oxidation, Oxydation — oxidation means a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons; in everyday terms, the reaction of a material with oxygen, as when iron rusts or a cut apple browns.

oxidation in German

Oxidation
noun
The combination of a substance with oxygen.
Oxydation
noun
The combination of a substance with oxygen.
Oxidation
noun
(chemistry) A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.

What does "oxidation" mean?

  1. noun A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons; in everyday terms, the reaction of a material with oxygen, as when iron rusts or a cut apple browns.
    "Oxidation turns the exposed metal a dull orange within days."
  2. noun In food, drink and cosmetics, the deterioration of a product through contact with air, changing its colour, smell or taste.
    "The wine had suffered oxidation and tasted flat and nutty."

oxidation in a sentence

  • Oxidation turns the exposed metal a dull orange within days.
  • A squeeze of lemon slows the oxidation of the avocado.
  • The wine had suffered oxidation and tasted flat and nutty.
  • Vitamin C serums are packaged in dark bottles to limit oxidation.

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What is "oxidation" in German?

"oxidation" in German is Oxidation, Oxydation. oxidation means: A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons; in everyday terms, the reaction of a material with oxygen, as when iron rusts or a cut apple browns.

How do you use "oxidation" in a sentence?

Example: "Oxidation turns the exposed metal a dull orange within days." In German, "oxidation" is Oxidation, Oxydation.

Are there other ways to say "oxidation" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "oxidation": Oxidation, Oxydation.

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