oxidization
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the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
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Species of Streptococcus are classified based on their hemolytic properties. citation Alpha-hemolytic species cause oxidization of iron in hemoglobin molecules within red blood cells, giving it a greenish color on blood agar.
It measures about 30 cm diameter with a mass of 2.2 kg and displays a blue-green patina (from oxidization) inlaid with gold symbols.
Theoretically, if the sea level fell sharply, shallow marine sediments would be exposed to oxidization.