Meaning of oxidation number in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    oxidation number

    Definitions

    1. the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule

    Examples

    • « 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 »

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