oxidación — meaning in English
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English meaning
- combustion noun The chemical process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to release heat and light.
- 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.
- tarnish noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
Senses
oxidación is used for these senses in English:
- combustion A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
- tarnish Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
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.