redox
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of redox
First recorded in 1820–30; by shortening and inversion
Vocabulary lists containing redox
Chemistry - High School
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Example Sentences
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These compounds have attracted growing interest in pharmaceutical research because of their distinctive sulfur chemistry and their ability to participate in redox reactions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
According to the researchers, these genes help strengthen the fruit's natural defense systems and maintain redox balance, reducing cellular damage during storage.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
To address these problems, a team led by Prof. Yoonseob KIM, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, engineered redox covalent organic frameworks to function as QSSEs.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 13, 2026
In chemical reactions, electrons enable redox processes, bond formation, and catalytic activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2025
As a consequence, the redox equilibrium of the tumor cell is disturbed, leading to an increase in oxidative stress, which kills the tumor cell.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024
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