oxidative
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involving oxidation: Describes a chemical process or reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, or more broadly, the loss of electrons from an atom, molecule, or ion.
- Characterized by oxidation: Having properties or effects that result from oxidation.
Usage and Examples
- General Usage:
- Oxidative stress is a condition caused by an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
- The oxidative degradation of lipids in food leads to spoilage and off-flavors.
- Scientific Context:
- Mitochondria are involved in oxidative phosphorylation, a major pathway for ATP production.
- Researchers studied the oxidative stability of the new polymer.
Advanced Usage
- "Oxidative potential": A measure of a substance's capacity to oxidize another substance or to undergo oxidation itself.
- The oxidative potential of the compound was tested in the lab.
- "Non-oxidative": A term used to describe processes that occur without oxidation, often in contrast to oxidative ones.
- The non-oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway is crucial for biosynthesis.
Variants and Related Words
- Oxidize (verb): To combine with oxygen or to lose electrons.
- Iron will oxidize and form rust when exposed to air and water.
- Oxidation (noun): The process or result of oxidizing.
- The oxidation of copper gives it a green patina.
- Oxidant (noun): An oxidizing agent; a substance that causes oxidation.
- Ozone is a powerful oxidant in the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Oxidizing: Causing or undergoing oxidation.
- Aerobic: (In specific biochemical contexts, relating to processes using oxygen) Requiring oxygen.
Antonyms
- Reductive: Involving or causing reduction (the gain of electrons).
- Anaerobic: (In specific biochemical contexts) Occurring without oxygen.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Oxidative stress: Physiological stress on the body caused by the cumulative damage of free radicals.
- Oxidative burst: The rapid release of reactive oxygen species from cells, often as an immune response.
Adjective
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taking place in the presence of oxygen
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oxidative glycolysis
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oxidative rancidity
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