oxidation in Japanese
oxidation in Japanese is 酸化, 酸化反応 — 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 Japanese
酸化
Pronounced: sanka
The combination of a substance with oxygen.
酸化反応
(chemistry) A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.
酸化
Pronounced: sanka
(chemistry) A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.
What does "oxidation" mean?
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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."
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is "oxidation" in Japanese?
"oxidation" in Japanese is 酸化, 酸化反応. 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 pronounce 酸化?
"oxidation" in Japanese is 酸化, pronounced "sanka".
How do you use "oxidation" in a sentence?
Example: "Oxidation turns the exposed metal a dull orange within days." In Japanese, "oxidation" is 酸化, 酸化反応.
Are there other ways to say "oxidation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "oxidation": 酸化, 酸化反応.
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