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peroxidation

peroxidation

1 8.8
When fats or oils react with oxygen they break down and can damage cells
  • noun
  • /pəˌrɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : peroxidación
  • Recently, protection against noise-induced hearing loss was shown by the inhibition of free oxygen radical-induced lipid peroxidation.
  • lipid peroxidation
  • membrane lipid peroxidation

Examples

  • Free radicals interact with polyunsaturated fatty acids in the membrane and start peroxidation 1, 5, 7, 9.

    Blog text (23)

  • Mechanisms associated with testicular ischemia, such as free radical generation and lipid peroxidation, are contributing factors.

    Blog text (23)

  • For example, one gene held in common is a glutathione transferase important in resisting lipid peroxidation.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Measurements related to free proline content (Pro) and lipid peroxidation (LP) activity were applied to all treatments at the end of the experiment.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Antioxidants are substances, such as Vitamin E, beta carotene, Vitamin C, and selenium, that are known to inhibit peroxidation reactions.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Lipid peroxidation occurs when fats in the body react with oxygen, causing cellular damage.

  • The study showed that high levels of lipid peroxidation can lead to various health issues.

  • To prevent lipid peroxidation, it is essential to consume foods rich in antioxidants.

Synonyms

oxidation
vsperoxidation
  • Specialized
12 4.9

A process where something reacts with oxygen, for example making rust or helping cells make energy

is narrower applying specifically to fats and causing cellular damage
oxidization
vsperoxidation
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A process when something combines with oxygen and changes, for example iron turning to rust

is specific to fats and oils and leads to deterioration and cell damage
autoxidation
vsperoxidation
  • Specialized
9.9

Reaction of a substance with oxygen in the air that makes it break down or spoil

focuses on fats and oils and results in cell damage

Antonyms

preservation
90 3.8

Keeping things safe and in good condition, for example food or buildings

stabilization
  • US
28 3.9

Making something steady so it is less likely to change

Surface Forms

peroxidation singular
peroxidations plural

Morphology

peroxidation = oxidation (semi-transparent) = per + oxid + ation

The word is built on the recognizable noun 'oxidation', but the added chemistry prefix 'per-' and the specialized biochemical sense are not fully predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Peroxidation comes from per- 'extra', oxid from oxygen 'the gas that makes things rust or go bad', and -ation 'a process'. So peroxidation is the process where extra oxygen attacks fats or oils, making them go bad and sometimes harming cells.