noun

• The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.

  ‘The silver metal gives up some of its electrons and forms silver sulfide in a process called oxidation.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘On ageing, textiles are usually damaged by oxidation or acid-catalysed hydrolysis.’
  • ‘Elemental bromine is made by oxidation, removal of electrons from bromide ions in brine.’
  • ‘In the case of ethanol, oxidation can occur under the action of certain species of bacteria.’
  • ‘The drop in pH is probably mainly due to oxidation of upward diffusing sulphide.’

  Synonyms

  discoloration, oxidation, rust, tarnishing, blackening, film, patina