Meaning of the word oxidation in English

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oxidation

US /ˌɑːk.səˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɑːk.səˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the process of a substance or chemical element oxidizing:

Example:
Sulfuric acid vapor is a product of the oxidation of sulfur compounds from marine algae.
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