SINCE 1828
autoxidation
noun
au·tox·i·da·tion
| \ ȯ-ˌtäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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Definition of autoxidation
: oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures
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autoxidation
noun
au·tox·i·da·tion
| \ ȯ-ˌtäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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variants:
also auto-oxidation \ ˌȯt-ō-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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Medical 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
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