For Oxidation we have terms and definitions in 36 topics. The topics are Agroscience, Anti-Aging, Atmospheric Chemistry, Auto Body, Beauty, Beer Brewing, Boiler, Cancer, Car Care, Chemistry, Coin Collecting, Corrosion, Culinary, Day Spa, Food, Food and Health, Fossils, Geologic, HIV and AIDs, Health and Beauty, Hepatitis C, Horse Health, Huntingtons Disease, Medical, Metal, Microbiology, Nutrition, Paint, Paper, Photography, Physical Geography, Pool and Spa, Sanitation, Science, Stamps and Vitamins.

Oxidation (Agroscience)

The reaction of oxygen with fat or oil resulting in the development of rancidity.

Oxidation (Anti-Aging)

a chemical reaction in which an electron is taken from a molecule of the oxidized substance.

Oxidation (Atmospheric Chemistry)

A process that results in a species having a higher oxidation state, that is, the net loss of electrons from an atom. Quite often oxygen is involved in the oxidation of another atom therefore it is an oxidant.

Oxidation (Auto Body)

Chemical reaction between oxygen and another substance, causing paint film curing, paint film failure or metal rusting.

Oxidation (Beauty)

The removal of a pair of hydrogen atoms (dehydrogenation) from a molecule.

Oxidation (Beer Brewing)

A chemical reaction, in which oxygen reacts (binds with) with other chemical compounds in the wort or beer. Oxidation is usually undesirable, as it can result in stale, cardboard-like flavors. In very high gravity beers (e.g. Old Ales and Barleywines), some oxidation is to be expected, due to the extended aging that these beers typically undergo. Low levels of oxidation may even be desirable in these styles -- in proper balance, it can lend a sherry-like character which some people find pleasing.

Oxidation (Boiler)

chemical combination with oxygen.

Oxidation (Cancer)

Process in which molecules are split to give products that have unpaired electrons.

Oxidation (Car Care)

Occurs when oxygen attacks petroleum fluids. The process is accelerated by heat, light, metal catalysts and the presence of water, acids, or solid contaminants. It leads to increased viscosity and deposit formation.

Oxidation (Chemistry)

The loss of electrons by a species.

Oxidation (Coin Collecting)

Tarnish or corrosion on a coin caused by chemical reaction with its surroundings. Some tarnish is okay, any corrosion is bad.

Oxidation (Corrosion)

(1) A reaction in which there is an increase in valence resulting from a loss of electrons. Contrast with reduction. (2) A corrosion reaction in which the corroded metal forms an oxide; usually applied to reaction with a gas containing elemental oxygen, such as air

Oxidation (Culinary)

The chemical process whereby the product is affected by taking in of oxygen, eg the browning of cut apples

Oxidation (Day Spa)

The process of an atom or molecule losing an electron; adding oxygen to a substance.

Oxidation (Food)

E loss of electrons from a compound (or element) in a chemical reaction. en one compound is oxidized, another compound is reduced. at is, the other compound must “pick up” the electrons that the first has lost.

Oxidation (Food and Health)

The loss of electrons from a compound (or element) in a chemical reaction. When one compound is oxidized, another compound is reduced. That is, the other compound must “pick up” the electrons that the first has lost.

Oxidation (Fossils)

The act of oxidizing or state of being oxidized. Chemically it consists in the increase of positive charges on an atom or the loss of negative charges. Most biological oxidations are accomplished by the removal of a pair of hydrogen atoms (dehydrogenation) from a molecule. Such oxidations must be accompanied by reduction of an acceptor molecule.

Oxidation (Geologic)

Removal of electrons from an atom or ion. Usually by combining with oxygen ions. Minerals exposed to air may oxidize as a form of chemical weathering.

Oxidation (HIV and AIDs)

A chemical reaction resulting from exposure to oxygen or other electron-seizing atoms or molecular combination of atoms (see FREE RADICALS). On the cellular level, oxidative reactions are the source of energy, but free radicals and other oxidizing agents can damage cellular components, such as membranes, and interfere with cells' regulatory systems.

Oxidation (Health and Beauty)

The removal of a pair of hydrogen atoms (dehydrogenation) from a molecule.

Oxidation (Hepatitis C)

A chemical reaction in which electrons from one reactant (the reducing agent) are transferred to the other reactant (the oxidizing agent); the atoms in the element in the losing electrons increase their valence correspondingly.

Oxidation (Horse Health)

The cellular "burning" of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids to produce energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the major form of energy used by cells.

Oxidation (Huntingtons Disease)

The process by which a molecule or atom loses an electron. Oxidation of cell components by free radicals can accelerate cell death and plays a role in the HD disease process.

Oxidation (Medical)

A chemical reaction involving active sources of oxygen (called oxygen free radicals) that damages cells

Oxidation (Metal)

The addition of oxygen to a compound. Exposure to atmosphere sometimes results in oxidation of the exposed surface, hence a staining or discoloration. This effect is increased with temperature increase.(1) A reaction in which there is an increase in valence resulting from a loss of electrons. (2) Chemical combination with oxygen to form an oxide.The addition of oxygen to a compound. Exposure to atmosphere sometimes results in oxidation of the exposed surface, hence a staining or discoloration. This effect is increased with temperature increase.(1) A reaction in which there is an increase in valence resulting from a loss of electrons. (2) Chemical combination with oxygen to form an oxide.

Oxidation (Microbiology)

A metabolic pathway of the microorganism that involves use of oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor. This type of reaction occurs in air.

Oxidation (Nutrition)

A chemical reaction in which oxygen reacts with another substance, resulting in a chemiical transformation. Many oxidation reactions result in some type of deterioration or spoilage.

Oxidation (Paint)

Chemical reaction upon exposure to oxygen. Some coatings cure by oxidation, when oxygen enters the liquid coating and cross-links the resin molecules. This film-forming method is also called "Air Cure" and "Air Dry." (Oxidation also causes rust on bare metals.)

Oxidation (Paper)

A chemical reaction which hardens the ink vehicle and makes the film of ink reasonably rub-proof. The process of combining with oxygen.

Oxidation (Photography)

Loss of chemical activity due to contact with oxygen in the air.

Oxidation (Physical Geography)

(1) Chemical attachment of free oxygen to other elements and compounds. One of the types of chemical weathering.
(2) Loss of an electron during a chemical reaction from one atom to another.

Oxidation (Pool and Spa)

The chemical reaction by which organic matter is "burned" or destroyed, by the action of chlorine, bromine, ozone, hydrogen peroxide or non-chlorine shock. Oxidation may cause minerals such as iron, manganese and copper to form discoloring stains and precipitates, if not treated properly.

Oxidation (Sanitation)

(1) A chemical reaction in which the oxidation number (valence) of an element increases due to the loss of one or more electrons. Oxidation of one reactant or compound is accompanied by simultaneous reduction of the other reactant. (2) The conversion of organic materials to simpler, more stable forms with the release of energy, accomplished by chemical or biological means. (3) The addition of oxygen to a compound.

Oxidation (Science)

Process in which a substance combines with oxygen. Some examples are combustion, rust, and the burning of calories in the body; the loss of electrons by a substance, typically when it combines with oxygen

Oxidation (Stamps)

Darkening of the ink on certain stamps caused by contact with air or light. Some inks used in printing stamps, especially oranges, may in time turn brown or black.

Oxidation (Vitamins)

This is a description of a chemical reaction that takes place when oxygen meets and reacts with another substance, resulting in transformation.

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