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Definitions for oxidoreduction
ox·i·dore·duc·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
oxidation-reduction, oxidoreduction, redoxnoun
a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction
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oxidoreductionnoun
redox reaction
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oxidoreduction
Oxidoreduction, also known as redox, is a type of chemical reaction where the oxidation states of atoms are changed. Essentially, it involves the transfer of electrons between two species. The substance that loses the electrons is said to be oxidized, while the substance that gains the electrons is said to be reduced. Oxidoreduction reactions are vital for numerous processes, including cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of oxidoreduction in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of oxidoreduction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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