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  • Oxidation is caused by air trapped during packaging.

    Balloon Juice » 2006 » February 2006

  • Oolong (烏龍茶): Oxidation is stopped somewhere between the standards for green tea and black tea.

    All about Tea 1995

  • Oxidation, which is only slow combustion, is the main source of energy in the body, as it is in the steam-engine.

    The Breath of Life John Burroughs 1879

  • Free Radicals (Oxidants, Active Oxygen) Oxidation occurs when one atom or molecule

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • "Oxidation" originally referred to just oxygen, because oxygen is very good at taking electrons from other atoms.

    Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2005

  • He began his "Oxidation" paintings where he experimented with the effects of urine on metal; in order words, he pissed on his paintings.

    PegasusNews.com stories 2010

  • He began his "Oxidation" paintings where he experimented with the effects of urine on metal; in order words, he pissed on his paintings.

    PegasusNews.com stories 2010

  • "'Oxidation,'" Brant said, which is the correct name of the series.

    The New Yorker John Seabrook 2009

  • Oxidation Town, they were still obstinately showing their gorgeous aged qualities.

    LENNDEVOURS: 2009

  • Oxidation also leads to the formation of harmful free radicals.

    The Debate Over Men And Omega-3 2011

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