oxidation-reduction
noun
ox·i·da·tion-re·duc·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən-ri-ˈdək-shən 
: a chemical reaction in which one or more electrons are transferred from one atom or molecule to another
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The issue with supporting life on these worlds beyond the temperature constraints, is the potential lack of oxidation-reduction chemistry, which is the basis of all life.
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Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Oxidation-reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation-reduction. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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