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oxidization

oxidization \oxidization\ n. The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons. The process always occurs accompanied by reduction.

Syn: oxidation, oxidisation.

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oxidization

n. oxidation

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oxidization

n. the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction [syn: oxidation, oxidisation]

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Oxidization

Oxidization may refer to:

  • Oxidation, a chemical reaction in which electrons are lost
  • Beta oxidation, the process by which fatty acids are broken down in mitochondria and/or peroxisomes
  • Rust

Usage examples of "oxidization".

The energy liberated by the oxidization of the products of cytoplasmic metabolism is converted into adenosine triphosphate .