HeyRuaHow to say “oxidation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ocsaídiú
- English:
- oxidation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ocsaídigh, to oxidize (ag ocsaídiú, oxidizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OK-see-dyoo” /ˈɔksiːdʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ocsaídithe, an ocsaídithe (e.g. próiseas an ocsaídithe, the process of oxidation)
What does “ocsaídiú” mean?
- oxidation
- The chemical process in which a substance combines with oxygen or loses electrons; it is the verbal noun of the verb ocsaídigh.Also: oxidising, oxidizing, rusting.
“Ocsaídiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ocsaídiú means oxidizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb ocsaídigh (to oxidize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ocsaídiú” with the article
Here is ocsaídiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ocsaídiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ocsaídiú, the Irish word for oxidation.
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Oxidation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oxidation?
The Irish for oxidation is ocsaídiú (pronounced “OK-see-dyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ocsaídiú in Irish?
Ocsaídiú is said like “OK-see-dyoo” (IPA /ˈɔksiːdʲuː/).
Does ocsaídiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ocsaídiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ocsaídiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ocsaídiú (the oxidation), a hocsaídiú (her oxidation), a n-ocsaídiú (their oxidation).
What is the opposite of ocsaídiú in chemistry?
The opposite process, reduction, is called laghdú, and together they are spoken of as ocsaídiú agus laghdú.
