autoxidation

au·tox·i·da·tion

noun \ȯ-ˌtäk-sə-ˈdā-shən\

Definition of AUTOXIDATION

: oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures <the rancidity of fats and oils is caused by autoxidation>

Variants of AUTOXIDATION

au·tox·i·da·tion also au·to–ox·i·da·tion \ˌȯt-ō-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən\