How to Pronounce Oxidation

To pronounce "oxidation", say OX-id-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OX-id-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “oxidation”

"oxidation" has 4 syllables: ox-id-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does oxidation mean?

noun

  1. The combination of a substance with oxygen.
  2. A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.

Antonyms

deoxidationdeoxyreduction

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Words that rhyme with oxidation

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

oxidizationoxidisationoxiderustoxidizercolouringcorrosionconverter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oxidation"?▾

"Oxidation" has 4 syllables: ox · id · at · ion.

What does "oxidation" mean?▾

Oxidation: The combination of a substance with oxygen.

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