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oxidation–reduction potential

noun

Medical Definition of OXIDATION-REDUCTION POTENTIAL

:  the standard potential of an atom or ion that undergoes oxidation at the anode or reduction at the cathode in an electrochemical cell as compared to the potential of a standard hydrogen electrode when it is undergoing the same process—called also redox potential

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