oxidation
BrE /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃn/ AmE /ɑːkˌsɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun en → es
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
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The oxidation of iron causes rust.
La oxidación del hierro causa la herrumbre.
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
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Protecting metals from oxidation is crucial.
Proteger los metales de la oxidación es crucial.