oxidation

Definition / meaning of oxidation

A chemical reaction that takes place when a substance comes into contact with oxygen or another oxidizing substance. Examples of oxidation are rust and the brown color on a cut apple.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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