French word

oxydation

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔksidasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounoxidation

Example

L'oxydation du métal provoque de la rouille.

The oxidation of the metal causes rust.

Illustration for oxydation (oxidation)

More examples

Pour éviter l'oxydation des fruits, on ajoute du jus de citron.

To prevent oxidation of fruit, we add lemon juice.

Core concept

An invisible loss of electrons changes a substance, with rust serving as a familiar visible result when metal reacts with oxygen.

Common phrases

  • empêcher l'oxydation

    prevent oxidation

  • oxydation des fruits

    oxidation of fruit

  • les effets de l'oxydation

    the effects of oxidation

Similar words

rouille: Red-brown powder or spots that develop on iron or similar metals after reacting with oxygen.
corrosion: The gradual deterioration of metal caused by chemical reactions.
dégradation: The gradual loss of a material's properties or structure due to time or chemical reactions.

Definition in French

Action chimique par laquelle une substance perd des électrons, souvent en se combinant avec l'oxygène, et voit ses propriétés modifiées.

Word origin

The noun oxydation derives from oxyder plus -ation, while oxyde belongs to scientific vocabulary ultimately connected with Greek oxys, "sharp" or "acid".

Usage tips

  • French uses oxydation mainly in technical explanations, while everyday speech usually names the visible rust itself as la rouille.

Opposites

Related words

  • oxyderoxidizeverb
  • oxydéoxidizedadjective
  • oxydableoxidizableadjective

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