redox

/ˈɹiːdɒks/

redox adjective: of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.

Adjective

redox (not comparable)

Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.

redox (uncountable)

(rare) (chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred.
- Can you have too much redox? Definitely.2001, Robert M. Fenner, The conscientious marine aquarist
- This will tell us whether redox is occurring, and if so, what is oxidized and reduced.2009, James E. Brady, Fred Senese, Chemistry: The Study of Matter and Its Changes

redox (third-person singular simple present redoxes, present participle redoxing, simple past and past participle redoxed)

third-person singular present	redoxes
present participle	redoxing
past participle	redoxed
past	redoxed

Shortening of reduction and oxidation.

What does redox mean?: Redox means of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
What is redox in Hindi?: Redox in Hindi is रेडॉक्स (reḍŏks). See Redox meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is redox?: Redox can be an adjective, a noun or a verb.
How do you pronounce redox?: Redox is pronounced /ˈɹiːdɒks/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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