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  1. In chemistry, the loss of electrons, gain of
  2. oxygen, or loss of hydrogen by an atom, ion,
  3. or molecule during a chemical reaction.
  4. Oxidation may be brought about by reaction
  5. with another compound (oxidizing agent),
  6. which simultaneously undergoes reduction, or
  7. electrically at the anode (positive terminal)
  8. of an electric cell.
  9.