oxidative

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or causing a loss of electrons, typically by reaction with an oxidizing agent or the gain of oxygen.

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Antonyms

reductive

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Variants

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oxidation , oxidations , oxidative , oxidatively , oxidative phosphorylation , oxidative phosphorylations

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Etymology

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Derived from Latin 'oxydare', meaning 'to heat in contact with an acid or a metal'.

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Trivia

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1. Oxidative processes are responsible for the browning of apples when they are exposed to air.

2. The process of making steel involves oxidation, which is why it turns a reddish-brown color during production.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reduction: Oxidation and reduction are opposite processes. While oxidation involves the loss of electrons, reduction involves the gain of electrons.

2. Oxidizing agent: An oxidizing agent is a substance that causes oxidation in other substances. It typically accepts electrons during a redox reaction.

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Culture

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In chemistry, oxidative processes are essential for various reactions, such as combustion and rusting. In biology, oxidative processes occur in cells through a process called cellular respiration.

How to Memorize "oxidative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the loss of electrons as a substance turning from a lighter color to a darker one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a fire or a flame, as oxidation is a process that involves the gain or loss of oxygen and heat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'OXID' for 'Oxidation is the Loss of Electrons'.

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