OXIDATION


Meaning of OXIDATION in English

a chemical reaction in which another substance combines with oxygen by giving up an electron. Oxidants (pro-oxidants) promote this reaction, while antioxidants inhibit it. Oxidation is the process by which carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food are broken down to provide usable energy for the body. See also oxidative stress.

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