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 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

To investigate their hypothesis, Salomon and his colleagues relied on decades of experience studying lipid oxidation, along with chemical insight, to predict that pseudo leukotrienes existed.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

The endlessly turning wheels of oxidation within the mitochondria would turn to little purpose if it were not for this all- important result.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson