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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

  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.
  2. noun In food, drink and cosmetics, the deterioration of a product through contact with air, changing its colour, smell or taste.

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