OXIDATION Synonyms

• the process of gradually becoming inferior

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• the organic phenomenon of rotting

• an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

• the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

• lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

• fall into decay or ruin

• undergo decay or decomposition

• a symptom of reduced quality or strength

• process of changing to an inferior state

• in a decomposed state

• a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system

• separation into component parts

• the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

• total destruction

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

• the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction

• the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction