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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   (chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred. rare, uncountable

   "Can you have too much redox? Definitely."

2. 2
   a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To subject to a redox reaction. transitive

Adjective

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

oxidation reductionoxidation-reductionoxidoreduction

Example

More examples

"Lithium-ion batteries are a class of batteries that uses redox reactions involving lithium."

Etymology

Shortening of reduction and oxidation.

Related phrases

auto-redoxconjugate redox pairredox indicatorredox potentialredox reactionoxidizing agentreducing agent

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