redox
/ˈɹiːdɒks/ · red·ox
noun
- A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred. The redox reaction between the metal and the acid resulted in the formation of a new compound.
verb
- To subject to a redox reaction. The scientist redoxed the sample to determine its chemical properties.
adjective
- Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously. The redox process is a fundamental concept in chemistry.
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Did you know? The term 'redox' is often used in chemistry to describe the simultaneous occurrence of oxidation and reduction reactions, which is a fundamental concept in understanding chemical reactions and processes.