Oxidation

Synonyms of oxidation

• corrosion
• rusting
• tarnishing

Antonyms of oxidation

• reduction
• deoxidation

Collocations of oxidation

oxidation reaction

Frequency: 80 %

The oxidation reaction caused the metal to rust.

oxidation process

Frequency: 75 %

The oxidation process occurs when oxygen reacts with a substance.

oxidation state

Frequency: 70 %

The oxidation state of an element indicates its ability to gain or lose electrons.

oxidation level

Frequency: 65 %

The oxidation level of the compound determines its reactivity.

Idiomatic Expressions for oxidation

• Phrase: oxidation-reduction reaction
  Meaning: a chemical reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between reactants
  Usage: The rusting of iron is a common example of an oxidation-reduction reaction.