redox
Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneouslyOf or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
» In redox reactions, the oxidizing agent is the electron acceptor and becomes reduced.
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1 senses(not comparable)Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
Examples
2 sentencesIn redox reactions, the oxidizing agent is the electron acceptor and becomes reduced.
Lithium-ion batteries are a class of batteries that uses redox reactions involving lithium.
Origin
Shortening of reduction and oxidation.Shortening of reduction and oxidation.
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