Example Sentences
"Rusting iron is an example of slow oxidation."
"Burning wood is a rapid oxidation reaction."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of oxidation?
Study Tips
To remember oxidation, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.