oxidation
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"Because oxidation is reduced, they're less likely to undergo ferroptosis."
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
When fatty acids become part of pancreatic cell membranes, their chemical characteristics influence how easily those cells can be damaged by oxidation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
When the earth layers of the cliffside move, oxygen can interact with unstable compounds in the rocks — including iron sulfides — which produces a lot of heat during the oxidation process.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
It’s important to note that chopping garlic exposes it to air, leading to oxidation that gives it a blue or green color.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Yet the greater part of the work of oxidation is performed in a theater far smaller, in tiny granules within the cell called mitochondria.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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