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oxidative

/ˈɒk.sɪ.deɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˈɒk.sɪ.deɪ.tɪv/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к процессу окисления, часто используемый в химии и биологии для описания реакций с участием кислорода или потери электронов.

Relating to the process of oxidation, often used in chemistry and biology to describe reactions involving oxygen or the loss of electrons.

  1. Involving oxygenC1formalscientific

    Relating to or characterized by a chemical reaction that occurs in the presence of oxygen.

    ruОкислительный

    • Oxidative processes are essential for cellular respiration.
    • The compound undergoes an oxidative reaction when exposed to air.
    • Oxidative stress can damage cells over time.

    Antonymsanaerobicreductive

Forms
  • more oxidative comparative form
  • most oxidative superlative form