oxidation
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.
The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.
The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.
The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.
My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.
My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'OX' (oxygen) 'EATING' metal to make it rust.
Quiz rápido
The ___ of the iron gate caused it to turn red and crumbly over many years.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: oxidation
Exemplos
The rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.
everydayThe rust on the old car is a result of oxidation.
The laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.
formalThe laboratory report analyzed the oxidation of the metal samples.
My bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.
informalMy bike is getting rusty because of oxidation.
Oxidation-reduction reactions are essential for energy production in cells.
academicOxidation-reduction reactions are essential for energy production in cells.
We need to use special paint to prevent oxidation on the bridge's steel frame.
businessWe need to use special paint to prevent oxidation on the bridge's steel frame.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
oxidation state
oxidation state
oxidation number
oxidation number
anodic oxidation
anodic oxidation
Frequentemente confundido com
Oxygen is the gas (element), while oxidation is the chemical process that involves oxygen.
Rust is the specific brown substance formed on iron; oxidation is the general chemical reaction.
Notas de uso
Oxidation is primarily used in scientific contexts or when discussing food preservation and metal maintenance. It is an uncountable noun.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use the word 'oxygen' as a verb or a process, saying 'the metal is oxygening' instead of 'the metal is undergoing oxidation'.
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'OX' (oxygen) 'EATING' metal to make it rust.
Origem da palavra
From the French word 'oxidation', which was coined in the late 18th century based on 'oxygène' (oxygen).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In modern health and nutrition culture, the term 'antioxidants' is frequently used to describe substances that fight cellular oxidation.
Quiz rápido
The ___ of the iron gate caused it to turn red and crumbly over many years.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: oxidation
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