1) Autoxidation 
oxidation caused by the atmosphere; an oxidation reaction that is self-catalyzed and spontaneous; an oxidation reaction begun only by an inductor.
oxidation caused by the atmosphere; an oxidation reaction that is self-catalyzed and spontaneous; an oxidation reaction begun only by an inductor.
Type: Term Pronunciation: aw′tō-oks′i-dā′shŭn Definitions: 1. The direct combination of a substance with molecular oxygen at ordinary temperatures. Synonyms: autoxidation
autooxidation, auto-oxidation, autoxidation Oxidation spontaneously occurring in the presence of air and not requiring catalysts.autoxidation, auto-oxidation, autooxidation 1. The oxidation by direct combination with oxygen (as in air) at ordinary temperatures: 'The rancidity of fats and oils is caused by autoxidation.' 2. The combination of a substance with molecular oxygen at ordinary temperatures.
autoxidation.