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oxidative

oxi·da·tive

US/ˈɑk.səˌdeɪ.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

taking place in the presence of oxygen

  • “oxidative glycolysis”
  • “oxidative rancidity”
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Origin

From oxide + -ative or oxidate + -ive.

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