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1. oxidation-reduction
noun. a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction.
Synonyms
- redox
- reaction
- oxidoreduction
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Rhymes with Oxidation Reduction
- reintroduction
- reconstruction
- deconstruction
- overproduction
- reproduction
- introduction
- construction
- obstruction
- instruction
- destruction
- conduction
- seduction
- production
- induction
- deduction
- abduction
- suction
2. oxidation-reduction_indicator
noun. an indicator that shows a reversible color change between oxidized and reduced forms.
3. reduction
noun. ['rɪˈdʌkʃən'] the act of decreasing or reducing something.
Synonyms
- deduction
- devitalization
- shortening
- step-down
- de-escalation
- moderation
- reverse stock split
- depreciation
- split down
- amortization
- minimization
- mitigation
- minimisation
- weakening
- extenuation
- price reduction
- reverse split
- declassification
- tax credit
- change of magnitude
- discount
- decrease
- devitalisation
- devaluation
- amortisation
- rollback
- contraction
- alleviation
- cut
- shelter
- relief
- shrinking
- easing
- easement
- tax shelter
- diminution
- deflation
- subtraction
- lowering
- palliation
- depletion
Antonyms
- appreciation
- classification
- inflation
- expansion
- addition
- increase
- maximization
Etymology
- reduccion (Middle English (1100-1500))
- reducion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. oxidation
noun. ['ˌɑːksəˈdeɪʃən'] the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction.
Synonyms
- chemical reaction
- rusting
- combustion
- nitrification
- reaction
- burning
- oxidization
- calcination
- rust
Antonyms
- achromatic
5. reduction
noun. ['rɪˈdʌkʃən'] any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent.
Synonyms
- chemical reaction
- reaction
Antonyms
- nonpayment
- rise
- concentration
Etymology
- reduccion (Middle English (1100-1500))
- reducion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. reduction
noun. ['rɪˈdʌkʃən'] the act of reducing complexity.
Synonyms
- simplification
- schematization
- change
Antonyms
- moderate
- immoderate
- unrestraint
- intemperance
Etymology
- reduccion (Middle English (1100-1500))
- reducion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with oxidation-reduction
1. Noun Phrase
Muriatic acid may be used to clean copper because of its strong molecular structure and relative resistance to oxidation reduction.