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Waterford Wine & Spirits has a special device to inject argon into bottles to protect the wine from oxidation for two weeks.—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025 As a result, vitamin C may help regulate fat oxidation, or the process by which the body burns fat for energy.7
As an antioxidant, vitamin C can also help reduce stress hormones and inflammation—factors that may also contribute to weight changes.89
5.—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025 These help to slow down the oxidation process and prevent damage by providing a cushion, which keeps your pieces from scratching against a hard surface.—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025 This innovative dry powder formula combines vitamin C and calcium in their most stable state, ensuring your complexion receives maximum brightening benefits without the oxidation concerns of traditional liquid serums.—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oxidation
Word History
Etymology
French, from oxider, oxyder to oxidize, from oxide
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