rapid oxidation
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Hence it is a kind of combustion, although this term is more generally applied to very rapid oxidation, with the evolution of sensible light and heat.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882 by Various
This may take place slowly or rapidly, the two rates being designated as slow oxidation and rapid oxidation.
From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.
The heat of dilution of the sulfuric acid will cause the nitrotoluene to melt, and rapid oxidation will soon take place.
From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant
From its rapid oxidation, it should not be used for perfuming grease, as it assists rather than otherwise all fats to turn rancid; hence pomatums so perfumed will not keep well.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
Slow and rapid oxidation, while differing widely in their effects upon surrounding objects, are alike in that both produce heat and form compounds of oxygen.
From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.
