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oxidation-reduction

noun

Definition of oxidation-reduction

: a chemical reaction in which one or more electrons are transferred from one atom or molecule to another

First Known Use of oxidation-reduction

1899, in the meaning defined above

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oxidation-reduction

noun

Medical Definition of oxidation-reduction

: a chemical reaction in which one or more electrons are transferred from one atom or molecule to another

— called also oxidoreduction, redox

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