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AUTOOXIDATION [1 record]

Record 1 2001-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
DEF

A chemical reaction involving the unaided coupling, either fast or slow, of molecular oxygen to an organic or inorganic compound. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

DEF

The oxidation of minerals on exposure to atmosphere without use of auxiliary reagents.

OBS

autoxidation: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Géochimie
DEF

Réaction chimique non induite consistant en la fixation plus ou moins rapide de l'oxygène moléculaire sur une substance chimique organique ou inorganique.

OBS

autoxydation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Geoquímica
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