Oxidative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑk.səˌdeɪ.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oxidative is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Of, relating to, or produced by oxidation.
Meaning
(chemistry) Of, relating to, or produced by oxidation.
Example Sentences
It is likely that the long evolutionary trajectory of Mycoplasma went from a reductive autotroph to oxidative heterotroph to a cell-wall–defective degenerate parasite. This evolutionary trajectory assumes the simplicity to complexity route of biogenesis, a point of view that is not universally accepted.
Synonyms for oxidative
Depending on context, synonyms include aerobic.
Antonyms for oxidative
Common opposites include reductive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aerobic, oxidized, oxidising, oxidize, oxidant, oxidizer.
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