A1 noun Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
oxidation
Verb
oxidize
Advérbio
oxidatively
Adjetivo
oxidative
Relacionado
oxidant
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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

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
oxidation
Verb
oxidize
Advérbio
oxidatively
Adjetivo
oxidative
Relacionado
oxidant

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

oxidation state

oxidation state

oxidation number

oxidation number

anodic oxidation

anodic oxidation

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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

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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'.

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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