autoxidation


au·tox·i·da·tion

noun \-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 \ˌt-ō-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən\

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