oxidation
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By studying the resulting data, they could confirm the oxidation states of individual elements and demonstrate that the materials were stable.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025
I learned to force a patina—a controlled oxidation to protect the blade—with vinegar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
This specifically remarkable as resistance to oxidation and ductility still cannot be predicted sufficiently to allow a targeted material design -- despite the great progress that has been achieved in computer-assisted materials development.
From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025
“On Earth, the majority of atmospheric oxygen is derived from biological activity, making the nature of surface oxidation important for understanding the potential for past life on Mars,” Loeb said.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2025
It is important to remember, therefore, that the fat-soluble insecticides become stored in individual cells, where they are in position to interfere with the most vital and necessary functions of oxidation and energy production.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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