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OIL RIG

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

An acronym used to remember the process of oxidation and reduction in chemical reactions. It stands for "Oxidation is Loss, Reduction is Gain," referring to the loss or gain of electrons.

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