autoxidation
autoxidation [CHEM] Also known as autooxidation. 1. The slow, flameless combustion
of materials by reaction with oxygen. 2. An oxidation reaction that is selfcatalyzed
and spontaneous. 3. An oxidation reaction begun only by an inductor.
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of materials by reaction with oxygen. 2. An oxidation reaction that is selfcatalyzed
and spontaneous. 3. An oxidation reaction begun only by an inductor.
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