redox

[ ree-doks ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. oxidation-reduction.

redox

/ ˈriːdɒks /

noun

1. modifier another term for oxidation-reduction

Word History and Origins

Origin of redox¹

First recorded in 1820–30; by shortening and inversion

Word History and Origins

Origin of redox¹

C20: from red ( uction ) + ox ( idation )

Example Sentences

In a new study published in Advanced Materials, the Argonne team proposed a new kind of "redox gating" technique that can control the movement of electrons in and out of a semiconducting material.

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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.

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

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A better understanding of the sulfur cycle could provide insights on how early lifeforms harnessed this type of redox chemistry.

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Additionally, targeting the cellular redox balance prevents and treats chronic inflammatory pain in rodents.

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