oxidation potential
nounPhysical Chemistry.
(in a galvanic cell) the potential of the electrode at which oxidation occurs.
Origin of oxidation potential
1First recorded in 1895–1900
- Compare reduction potential.
Words Nearby oxidation potential
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How to use oxidation potential in a sentence
In addition oxygen in alkaline medium has a higher oxidation potential than in neutral or acid media.
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