- autoxidations
- n. self-oxidation (Chemistry)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
autoxidations
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Autoxidation — is any oxidation that occurs in open air or in presence of oxygen and/or UV radiation and forms peroxides and hydroperoxides. A classic example of autoxidation is that of simple ethers like diethyl ether, whose peroxides can be dangerously… … Wikipedia
