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oxidation-reduction Definition

oxidation-reduction (-rē duk′s̸hən)

noun

a chemical reaction in which one of the reactants is reduced (gains one or more electrons) and another reactant is oxidized (loses one or more electrons)
oxidation-reduction Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • reaction: Niacin Required for oxidation-reduction reactions necessary for the utilization of all the major nutrients.
  • potential: Initially, Dr. Johnstone carried out research on oxidation-reduction potentials.