(n)the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction, Syn.oxidization, oxidisation
(n)the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge, Syn.oxidation state
[だつさんそざい, datsusansozai](n) oxygen absorber; oxygen scavenger; small packet placed in packaged food to absorb oxygen and prevent oxidation[Add to Longdo]