oxidation

BrE /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃn/ AmE /ɑːkˌsɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 CHEMICAL REACTION [uncountable] B2

the process by which a substance combines with oxygen, especially to form an oxide

oxiación, oxidación química

Collocations oxidation of iron · rusting is a form of oxidation

  • The oxidation of iron causes rust.

    La oxidación del hierro causa la herrumbre.

2 METALLURGY [uncountable] C1

the process by which a metal combines with oxygen to form an oxide, often causing corrosion or rusting

oxidación del metal

Collocations protect metals from oxidation · prevent oxidation of steel

  • Protecting metals from oxidation is crucial.

    Proteger los metales de la oxidación es crucial.