Chemical oxidation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004774",
  "term": "Chemical oxidation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Chemical Oxidation",
  "definition": "1. Removal of electrons from an atom or ion. Usually by combining with oxygen ions. Minerals exposed to air may oxidize as a form of chemical weathering.\n\n2. The process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound accompanied by a loss of electrons.\n\n3. Oxidation is the addition of oxygen, removal of hydrogen, or removal of electrons from an element or compound.\n\n4. The reaction of ores or waste with oxygen (usually above the water table); in sulfide ores this results in the release of sulfuric acid that, in the absence of neutralization, mobilizes iron, copper, zinc, and other minerals.\n\n5. The removal of one or more electrons from an atom or molecule. In the case of a molecule, a protons may be involved as well, resulting in hydrogen being removed.\n\n6. Addition of chemicals (in any phase) to oxidize organic compounds. Ozonation is identified separately.",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "Watershed Protection Glossary",
    "Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Glossary",
    "USDA Agricultural Research Service Glossary of Photosynthesis Related Terms",
    "Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/chemical-oxidation/"
}