noun🔗ShareA reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred."Rusting is a common example of a redox reaction, where iron atoms lose electrons (oxidation) and oxygen atoms gain electrons (reduction). "chemistryphysicsscienceenergyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo subject to a redox reaction."To remove the rust from the old metal tools, the chemist will redox them using a special solution. "chemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously."Rusting is a common example of a redox reaction, where iron oxidizes and oxygen reduces simultaneously. "chemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading