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Salt water speeds up oxidation because ions, atoms with electrical charges, move more freely in saltwater than in pure water.
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
The system works by inserting a thin needle through the cork and replacing the poured wine with inert gas, preventing oxidation.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Oxygen Exposure: When avocado flesh is exposed, the oxidation that’s caused by oxygen exposure drastically speeds up browning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Unlike squalene, squalane skincare is far less susceptible to oxidation and degradation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
The system works by inserting a thin needle through the cork and replacing the poured wine with inert gas, preventing oxidation.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Oxygen Exposure: When avocado flesh is exposed, the oxidation that’s caused by oxygen exposure drastically speeds up browning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Unlike squalene, squalane skincare is far less susceptible to oxidation and degradation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
Medical Definition
oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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