Oxidative reactions refer to chemical reactions where oxygen is involved and substances lose electrons. It usually results in the production of energy or the breakdown of molecules to release energy. Full definition
The researchers suspect that the related human enzymes might also use the complicated process that the mold employs to carry out their own oxidative reactions. (sciencedaily.com)
Cellaring beer is all about controlling the normal oxidative reactions that take place as beer ages. (bellsbeer.com)
Over a lifetime, an overactive immune system will contribute to an overproduction of AGE's, advanced glycation end products, initiating oxidative reactions within cells that will gradually damage organs throughout the body. (superchargedfood.com)