oxidation

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Scientists believe these adaptable microorganisms, which rely heavily on iron and carry out ammonia oxidation, could significantly influence how nutrients are distributed throughout the oceans as the climate continues to change.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

These reactive oxygen species damage cells through oxidation, stripping electrons from essential components such as lipids, proteins, and DNA.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

These components may help enhance antioxidant activity in the body and reduce lipid oxidation, a process associated with oxidative stress.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

I learned to force a patina—a controlled oxidation to protect the blade—with vinegar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

When any of these enzymes — even a single one of them — is destroyed or weakened, the cycle of oxidation within the cell comes to a halt.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson