Oxidation (Noun)
Meaning
The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rusting of iron is an example of oxidation, where the metal reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture.
- Oxidation of fatty acids in the body produces energy in the form of ATP.
- The process of oxidation is essential for the proper functioning of the body's metabolic pathways.
- In the presence of oxygen, the oxidation of glucose produces carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
- The oxidation of ethanol in the liver is a critical step in the metabolism of alcohol.