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Iodization vs Oxidation - What's the difference?

iodization | oxidation |

As nouns the difference between iodization and oxidation

is that iodization is the act or process of iodizing while oxidation is oxidation, a reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons.

iodization

English

Noun

(-)
  • The act or process of iodizing.

    • oxidation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The combination of a substance with oxygen.
  • (chemistry) A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.

    • Antonyms

    * reduction

    Derived terms

    * oxidational

    Related terms

    * oxidate * oxidative * oxide