oxidation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: ox-i-da-tion (4)

English Definition

The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.

Example Sentence

Rust is the result of the oxidation of iron.

US IPA /ˌaːksɪˈdeɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃn/