Oxidation

Definition (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?o2=&o0=1&o8=1&o1=1&o7=&o5=&o9=&o6=&o3=&o4=&s=oxidation)

The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction. (WordNet)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Autoxidation

Approved Date
18-Jun-2013

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