Oxidative Processes

Chemistry & Physics, Biochemistry

Also known as: Oxidation processes, Active Hydrogen

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This entry defines oxidative processes as chemical reactions involving interactions with oxidizing agents. It notes their widespread occurrence in nature and their significant practical importance.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

OXIDATIVE PROCESSES, chemical reactions of interaction with oxidizing agents. They are very widespread in nature and have great practical significance (see Oxidation).

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“Oxidative Processes.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/oxidative-processes/