Autoxidizability

/ˌɔːtəʊɒksɪdaɪzəˈbɪlɪtɪ/ noun

Definition

The degree or quality of being capable of undergoing autoxidation; the tendency of a substance to spontaneously combine with oxygen.

Etymology

From autoxidize + -ability (suffix indicating capacity). Technical chemistry term from the 20th century for measuring oxidation susceptibility.

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Autoxidizability matters enormously in food chemistry and material science—it's why some foods need special packaging and storage, and why manufacturers obsess over this invisible property.

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