A1 noun Formel

oxidation

/ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

Oxidation is a chemical process where a substance combines with oxygen. This reaction often causes visible changes, such as metal turning into rust or a sliced apple turning brown.

Exemples

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1

The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.

The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.

2

The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.

The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.

3

My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.

My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.

Famille de mots

Nom
oxidation
Verb
oxidize
Adverbe
oxidatively
Adjectif
oxidative
Apparenté
oxidant
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'OX' (oxygen) 'EATING' metal to make it rust.

Quiz rapide

The ___ of the iron gate caused it to turn red and crumbly over many years.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : oxidation

Exemples

1

The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.

everyday

The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.

2

The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.

formal

The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.

3

My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.

informal

My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.

4

Oxidation-reduction reactions are essential for energy production in cells.

academic

Oxidation-reduction reactions are essential for energy production in cells.

5

We need to use special paint to prevent oxidation on the bridge's steel frame.

business

We need to use special paint to prevent oxidation on the bridge's steel frame.

Famille de mots

Nom
oxidation
Verb
oxidize
Adverbe
oxidatively
Adjectif
oxidative
Apparenté
oxidant

Collocations courantes

prevent oxidation prevent oxidation
rapid oxidation rapid oxidation
oxidation process oxidation process
surface oxidation surface oxidation
thermal oxidation thermal oxidation

Phrases Courantes

oxidation state

oxidation state

oxidation number

oxidation number

anodic oxidation

anodic oxidation

Souvent confondu avec

oxidation vs oxygen

Oxygen is the gas (element), while oxidation is the chemical process that involves oxygen.

oxidation vs rust

Rust is the specific brown substance formed on iron; oxidation is the general chemical reaction.

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Notes d'usage

Oxidation is primarily used in scientific contexts or when discussing food preservation and metal maintenance. It is an uncountable noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the word 'oxygen' as a verb or a process, saying 'the metal is oxygening' instead of 'the metal is undergoing oxidation'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'OX' (oxygen) 'EATING' metal to make it rust.

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Origine du mot

From the French word 'oxidation', which was coined in the late 18th century based on 'oxygène' (oxygen).

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun often used in the structure 'oxidation of [substance]'
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Contexte culturel

In modern health and nutrition culture, the term 'antioxidants' is frequently used to describe substances that fight cellular oxidation.

Quiz rapide

The ___ of the iron gate caused it to turn red and crumbly over many years.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : oxidation

Plus de mots sur science

oxygen

A1

A gas with no color, taste, or smell that is necessary for all human and animal life. It makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for the process of breathing.

hydrogen

A1

Hydrogen is a chemical element that is the lightest and most common gas in the universe. It has no color or smell and combines with oxygen to make water (H2O).

nitrogen

A1

Nitrogen is a colorless and odorless gas that makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere. It is a chemical element that is essential for all living things to grow, especially plants.

polymer

A1

A polymer is a large molecule made of many smaller units that are connected in a long chain. These materials can be natural, like rubber or wood, or synthetic, like plastic and nylon.

prime number

A1

A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that cannot be made by multiplying other whole numbers. It can only be divided evenly by itself and the number 1.

ratio

A1

A ratio is a way to compare two amounts of things. It shows how much of one thing there is compared to another thing, like 2 parts water to 1 part juice.

perimeter

A1

The perimeter is the total distance around the outside edge of a shape or an area. In math and science, it is found by adding the lengths of all the sides of an object.

diameter

A1

The diameter is the length of a straight line that goes through the center of a circle or a round object, connecting two points on its edge. It is the measurement that tells you how wide a circle or sphere is at its widest point.

radius

A1

A radius is a straight line from the center of a circle to its outer edge. It is also used to describe the distance from a center point in any direction to mark an area.

circumference

A1

The circumference is the distance around the outside edge of a circle or a round object. It is a measurement that tells you how long the boundary of a round shape is.

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