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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

  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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