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Oxidizable

Oxidizable is an adjective that describes the ability of a substance to undergo oxidation, the process in which it combines with oxygen or loses electrons.

Sense 1: In chemistry

In chemistry, oxidizable refers to a substance or compound that can be oxidized, i.e., it can undergo a chemical reaction in which it gains oxygen or loses electrons.

Example Sentence: The laboratory test determined that the metal was highly oxidizable when exposed to air.

Sense 2: In environmental science

In environmental science, oxidizable refers to the measure of the potential for organic matter to decompose and release carbon dioxide during a specific oxygen-demanding reaction.

Example Sentence: The oxidizable organic matter in the wastewater was found to exceed the acceptable limits, indicating poor water quality.

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