Oxidation and Phlogiston

Oxidation

Oxidation noun - The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction.

Phlogiston and oxidation are semantically related in burning topic. In some cases you can use "Phlogiston" instead a noun "Oxidation".

Nearby Words: oxidize, oxidate, oxidise, oxide, oxidating

Phlogiston

Phlogiston noun - A hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning.
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Oxidation and phlogiston are semantically related in burning topic. You can use "Oxidation" instead a noun "Phlogiston".

Nearby Word: phlogistic
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