Meaning of oxidation state in English

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1. Noun

   oxidation state

   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 »