redox

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13
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13
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈɹiːdɒks/
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/ˈɹiːdɒks/ · /ˈɹɛdɒks/

Definition of redox

3 senses · 3 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.

noun

  1. (rare, uncountable)(chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred.
    “Can you have too much redox? Definitely.”
    “This will tell us whether redox is occurring, and if so, what is oxidized and reduced.”

verb

  1. (transitive)To subject to a redox reaction.

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Etymology

Shortening of reduction and oxidation.

Anagrams of redox

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