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OXIDATION STATE

\ˌɒksɪdˈe͡ɪʃən stˈe͡ɪt], \ˌɒksɪdˈe‍ɪʃən stˈe‍ɪt], \ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n s_t_ˈeɪ_t]\

Definitions of OXIDATION STATE

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the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "the oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "the oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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