Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oxidacao
Noun
[ok-see-da-são]
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Definition
The process of combining a substance with oxygen or removing hydrogen from it, resulting in a chemical change.
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Examples
- Oxidação do ferro pode levar à formação de ferrugem.
- A oxidacao da glicose é fundamental na produção de energia das células.
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Meaning
Oxidacao refers to the chemical reaction in which there is a transfer of electrons, often involving oxygen, leading to the oxidation of a substance.
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Synonyms
- Oxidação
- Combustão
- Corrosão