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氧化

yǎnghuà

Description

氧化是一种化学变化,东西和空气里的氧气结合就会氧化。

Oxidation is a chemical change where a substance combines with oxygen in the air.

比如铁放久了会生锈,苹果切开变黄,这些都是氧化。

For example, iron rusts after a long time, and apples turn yellow when cut; these are all oxidation.

Meanings

氧化yǎnghuà

to oxidize; oxidation (chemical reaction with oxygen)

铁在潮湿的空气里容易氧化。

Iron easily oxidizes in humid air.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    氧 (oxygen) + 化 (-ize/to become), meaning to combine with oxygen.

  • Nuance

    a scientific term; in daily life it describes rust or food browning.

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