noun
- plural of oxidization; instances or processes of combining with oxygen or losing electrons in a chemical reaction
Usage: technical/chemistry; often used interchangeably with 'oxidations'
Examples
- The oxidizations of iron in moist air lead to rust formation.
- Multiple oxidizations occur during the combustion process.
- Scientists studied the oxidizations of various metals in the laboratory.
- Rapid oxidizations can release significant amounts of energy.
- The oxidizations of organic compounds are essential in cellular respiration.