redox
/ˈriːdɑks/
noun
- A chemical reaction in which one substance loses electrons (oxidation) and another gains electrons (reduction), often involving the transfer of energy.
- Batteries work through a redox reaction that produces electricity.
- The rusting of iron is a common example of a redox reaction.
- In photosynthesis, plants use a complex redox process to convert sunlight into chemical energy.
adjective
- Relating to or involving a chemical reaction where oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
- The lab experiment measured the redox potential of the solution.
- Redox indicators change color when the reaction reaches a certain point.
- Many industrial processes rely on redox chemistry to produce materials.