oxidation
noun
the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Oxidation meaning
What does “oxidation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“oxidation” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction.