oxidation

noun /,ɑksə'deɪshən/

Definition
the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'oxidation'.
Etymology
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No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
4
Length
9

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9
Syllables
4
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