Associations to the word «Oxidative»

Wiktionary

OXIDATIVE, adjective. (chemistry) Of, relating to, or produced by oxidation.
OXIDATIVE STRESS, noun. (biochemistry) damage caused to cells or tissue by reactive oxygen species

Dictionary definition

OXIDATIVE, adjective. Taking place in the presence of oxygen; "oxidative glycolysis"; "oxidative rancidity".

Wise words

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