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The work reveals the precise division between two chemical reactions — reduction and oxidation.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The primary antioxidant in rooibos is aspalathin (whose oxidation during fermentation gives the tea its red color), which is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Thus, the process of oxidation commences.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Refrigerating flour slows oxidation and helps deter pests like weevils and pantry moths.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The primary antioxidant in rooibos is aspalathin (whose oxidation during fermentation gives the tea its red color), which is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Thus, the process of oxidation commences.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Refrigerating flour slows oxidation and helps deter pests like weevils and pantry moths.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
Medical Definition
oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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