Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
oxidativo
Pronunciation
IPA/oksiðaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveoxidative
Example
La exposición al humo causa daño oxidativo.
Exposure to smoke causes oxidative damage.
More examples
La alimentación rica en frutas reduce el riesgo oxidativo.
A diet rich in fruits reduces oxidative risk.
Core concept
Rust flakes on iron and browned fruit showing oxidation effects.
Common phrases
riesgo oxidativo
oxidative risk
respuesta oxidativa
oxidative response
Similar words
oxidado: Metal surfaces appear rusted and flaky after reacting with oxygen.
corrosivo: Agents produce chemical action that corrodes, pits, or eats away materials.
Definition in Spanish
Que se produce como resultado de la oxidación o que está relacionado con ella.
Word origin
Derived from óxido 'oxide' plus -ativo, giving an adjective meaning relating to or resulting from oxidation.
Usage tips
- The adjective commonly follows the noun in phrases like estrés oxidativo and appears mostly in formal contexts rather than everyday talk.
Opposites
- antioxidanteantioxidantadjective
Related words
- oxidaciónoxidationnoun
- oxidaroxidizeverb
- oxidanteoxidizingadjective