Usage Note
Oksidasyon is adapted from English 'oxidation' and is a scientific term used in chemistry, biology, and materials science to describe the process by which a substance loses electrons, often combining with oxygen. It is taught in Philippine high school and university science classes and may be encountered in everyday discussions of rust or food spoilage.
Examples
" Nagdudulot ng kalawang ang oksidasyon. "
Natural Translation
Oxidation causes rust.
Literal Translation
Causes of rust the oxidation.
" Ang oksidasyon ay nagdudulot ng kalawang sa bakal. "
Natural Translation
Oxidation causes rust on iron.
Literal Translation
The oxidation causes of rust on iron.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang oksidasyon ang dahilan kung bakit nangingitim ang hiniwang mansanas kapag naiwang nakalantad sa hangin. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that oxidation is the reason why a sliced apple darkens when it is left exposed to air.
Literal Translation
Explained of teacher that the oxidation the reason why darkens the sliced apple when left exposed to air.
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