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oxidation-reduction
/ˌɑːksɪdˈeɪʃənɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
/ˌɒksɪdˈeɪʃənɹɪdˈʌkʃən/
Oxidation-reduction
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a chemical reaction where electrons are transferred between substances
Examples
The combustion of wood is an oxidation-reduction reaction where wood undergoes oxidation, producing carbon dioxide and water.
Cellular respiration is a biological process involving the oxidation-reduction of glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.
