autoxidation

noun

au·tox·i·da·tion ȯ-ˌtäk-sə-ˈdā-shən

: oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures

Etymology

borrowed from German Autoxydation (now Autoxidation), from aut- aut- + Oxydation oxidation

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of autoxidation was in 1883

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“Autoxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autoxidation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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autoxidation

noun

au·tox·i·da·tion ȯ-ˌtäk-sə-ˈdā-shən

variants also auto-oxidation

ˌȯt-ō-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən

: oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures

the rancidity of fats and oils is caused by autoxidation

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