Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
Combining capacity of an atom or ion determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, add, or share when it reacts with other atoms; the bond-forming capacity of a given atom or radical; a numeric value designated to represent this capacity.
Chemical process whereby an atom or ion loses electrons and undergoes a subsequent increase in valence; the combination of a substance with oxygen; the act or result of being oxidised. Opposite of reduction.
Chemical process whereby an atom or ion gains electrons and undergoes a subsequent increase in valence; the act or process of being reduced. Opposite of oxidation.
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