noun🔗ShareThe combination of a substance with oxygen."The oxidation of iron causes rust to form on metal objects. "chemistryscienceprocesssubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases."The browning of a cut apple is a common example of oxidation, where iron in the apple reacts with oxygen in the air. "chemistryscienceelementprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
