English Explanatory Dictionary

redox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
noun
  1. (chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred.
verb
  1. To subject to a redox reaction.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹiːdɒks/ /ˈɹɛdɒks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-redox.wav

Word forms

redox redoxes redoxing redoxed

Etymology

Shortening of reduction and oxidation.

Related words

reducing agent oxidizing agent

Derived words

autoredox auto-redox biredox conjugate redox pair nonredox photoredox redoxase redoxcline redoximorphic redoxin redox indicator redox potential redox reaction
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