oxidation
die Oxidation, die Oxidationen
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oxidation
A chemical reaction in which a substance gives up electrons; it often combines with oxygen in the process. In metals, this can cause rust to form, for example.
Die Oxidation des Eisens mit Sauerstoff führt zur Bildung von Rost.
The oxidation of iron with oxygen leads to the formation of rust.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Oxidationen |
| genitive | der Oxidation |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Oxidation | die Oxidationen |
| accusative | die Oxidation | die Oxidationen |
| dative | der Oxidation | den Oxidationen |
| genitive | der Oxidation | der Oxidationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Oxidation' belongs to the word family of the verb 'oxidieren' (to oxidize). The ending '-ation' denotes a process here; this connection helps you learn both words together.
Wenn ein Metall oxidiert, findet eine Oxidation statt.
When a metal oxidizes, oxidation takes place.
Common collocations include 'eine Oxidation verhindern' (to prevent oxidation), 'die Oxidation verlangsamen' (to slow down oxidation), and 'die Oxidation beschleunigen' (to accelerate oxidation). These describe how conditions or measures influence the process.
Eine niedrige Temperatur kann die Oxidation verlangsamen.
A low temperature can slow down oxidation.
A typical pattern is 'etwas vor Oxidation schützen' (to protect something from oxidation). In this construction, 'vor' is followed by the dative; 'Oxidation' is often used without an article.
Eine dünne Lackschicht schützt das Metall vor Oxidation.
A thin coat of paint protects the metal from oxidation.
