hapettuminen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- oxidation 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.
Senses
hapettuminen is used for these senses in English:
- oxidation The combination of a substance with oxygen.
oxidation — full definition
- 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.
- noun In food, drink and cosmetics, the deterioration of a product through contact with air, changing its colour, smell or taste.