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oxidation-reduction
Definition

An oxidizing chemical change, where an element's positive valence is increased (electron loss), accompanied by a simultaneous reduction of an associated element (electron gain).

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  • Redox
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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5976