Oxidisation (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 oxidisation, where the metal reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture.
- Oxidisation of glucose in the body produces energy in the form of ATP.
- The process of oxidisation is essential for the metabolism of fatty acids in the liver.
- Oxidisation of the metal surface leads to the formation of a protective oxide layer that prevents further corrosion.
- The oxidisation of ethanol in the liver is a critical step in the metabolism of alcohol.