Oxidative

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːksəˈdaɪtɪv/

Oxidative (adj)

  1. Involving a chemical process where oxygen causes substances to change.
  2. Describing reactions in the body that can harm cells, often linked with stress from harmful molecules.
  3. Relating to oxidation in general, especially in chemical reactions and lab measurements.

Oxidative (adjective)

Examples

  • The test measures an oxygen-related change in the sample.
  • The lab tracks an oxygen-related change during the reaction.