auto-redox
A form of redox in which some of a reactant is oxidized and some of the same reactant…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
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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
Origin
From auto- + redox.From auto- + redox.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable