oxidisation

/ˌɑːksɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process or result of a substance combining with oxygen (also spelled oxidation).
    • Wine undergoes oxidisation if left open too long, changing its flavor.
    • The chemist studied the oxidisation of copper in a humid environment.
    • The oxidisation of iron creates rust, which weakens the metal.
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