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autoxidation

noun
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Definition of autoxidation

: oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures

First Known Use of autoxidation

1883, in the meaning defined above

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autoxidation

noun
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variants: also auto-oxidation \ 藢券t-​艒-​藢盲k-​s蓹-​藞d膩-​sh蓹n How to pronounce auto-oxidation (audio) \

Medical Definition of autoxidation

: oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures the rancidity of fats and oils is caused by autoxidation

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