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redox

American

[ree-doks] / ˈri dɒks /

noun

Chemistry.

oxidation-reduction.

redox British

/ ˈriːdɒks /

noun

(modifier) another term for oxidation-reduction

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Etymology

Origin of redox

First recorded in 1820–30; by shortening and inversion

Example Sentences

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These results demonstrate the potential of redox covalent organic frameworks to significantly strengthen CIB technology.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

Rate increases of that magnitude have been seen before but in a different class of catalytic reactions known as redox half-reactions, which involve the gain or loss of an electron.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024

Researchers at Hokkaido University have now achieved the first example of a domino reaction in the branch of chemistry called redox chemistry.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

The term redox comes from 'reduction,' referring to the gain of electrons, and 'oxidation,' referring to the loss of electrons.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

Transmitting an effect known as a domino reaction using redox chemistry has been achieved for the first time.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

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