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A reaction in which an element loses electrons; an example is the reaction of iron with air to form rust.
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reaction characterized by a loss of electrons
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A reaction where a substance loses electrons
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a reaction where electrons are transferred from a chemical called an oxidizing agent, to another chemical compound.
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A chemical reaction in which the proportion of oxygen in the molecule is increased
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