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Medical Term:

dismutation

Pronunciation: dis'myu-ta'shun

Definition

A reaction involving a single substance but producing two products; two molecules of acetaldehyde may react, producing an oxidation product (acetic acid) and a reduction product (ethyl alcohol).

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