auto-redox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of redox in which some of a reactant is oxidized and some of the same reactant is reduced. A classic example is the reaction of bromine with water to produce hydrogen bromide and bromic acid: 3 Br₂ + 3 H₂O => HBrO₃ + 5 HBr

Word forms

auto-redox autoredox

Etymology

From auto- + redox.

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