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What is oxidation?

Posted August 27, 2024

Chemical Reagents Cellular Processes Intracellular Ions Physiological Probes Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)

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Oxidation is a chemical process in which an atom, ion, or molecule loses electrons. It can also be described as the process when a chemical species gains oxygen or loses hydrogen. This type of reaction occurs when a substance interacts with oxygen or another oxidizing agent.

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