peroxidation
nounEtymology From peroxide + -ation.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any oxidation reaction, especially of an oxide, that produces a peroxide.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The reaction of a double bond with a peroxide.
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- Derived terms
- lipoperoxidation, photoperoxidation