oxidation
/ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːksɪˈdeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən/ (ame, mw)
oxidation — 名詞
1. the chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen, which changes how
氧化
物質與氧結合的化學作用
the chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen, which changes how the substance looks or behaves — for example, when iron becomes reddish rust or when the cut surface of an apple turns brown.
The old iron gate slowly turned into reddish dust because of oxidation.
舊鐵門因為氧化而逐漸變成紅褐色的粉末。
oxidation cause of visible change (rusting)
Soraya noticed oxidation on her grandmother's silver spoons, which turned dark over time.
Soraya 發現奶奶的銀湯匙發生了氧化，隨著時間逐漸變黑。
Amihan's chemistry teacher explained that heat speeds up the oxidation of copper.
Amihan 的化學老師解釋說，加熱會加速銅的氧化。
Rafael applied a thin coat of wax to prevent oxidation on the metal garden chairs.
Rafael 在金屬花園椅上塗了一層薄蠟，以防止氧化。
The oxidation of cooking oil produces chemicals that give fried food its smell and taste.
食用油氧化會產生化學物質，賦予油炸食物特有的香氣和味道。
- rusting
specifically the oxidation of iron or steel, producing reddish-brown rust
- corrosion
a broader term for material breakdown, often caused by oxidation but also by other chemical reactions
- tarnishing
mild surface oxidation that causes metals such as silver to darken or lose shine
- reduction
the opposite chemical reaction, where a substance gains electrons
文法句型
oxidation + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in everyday contexts beyond the chemistry lab: rusting (iron), tarnishing (silver), browning (fruit), and oil turning rancid are all familiar forms of oxidation. The opposite chemical process is called reduction.