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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
nounau·tox·i·da·tion | \ ȯ-ˌtäk-sə-ˈdā-shən \
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also auto-oxidation \ ˌȯt-ō-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən \
\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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The first known use of autoxidation was in 1883
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