Oxidation and Putrefaction

Oxidation

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

Putrefaction and oxidation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Putrefaction" instead a noun "Oxidation".

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

Putrefaction

Putrefaction noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.

Oxidation and putrefaction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oxidation" instead a noun "Putrefaction".

Nearby Words: putrefy, putrefactive, putrefied
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