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Ammonium Ion: (NH4+) ammonium NH4+ is a cation formed by neutralization of ammonia, which acts as a weak base.

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Own-Occupation Policy: If you purchase an own-occupation disability insurance policy, you are entitled to receive benefits if a disability prevents you from performing the skilled work for which you have been trai . . . View Full Definition

Oxidation: The loss of electrons from the outer shell of an atom; often accompanied by the transfer of a proton and thus involves the loss of a hydrogen ion. The loss of electrons or hydrogens in a che . . . View Full Definition

Oxidation Half Reaction: That part of a redox reaction that involves loss of electrons. In the oxidation half reaction, the oxidation number of one or more atoms within the reactants is increased.

Oxidation Product: Is the chemical produced by a color developer during the conversion of exposed silver halides to black metallic silver.

Oxidation Number: A convention for representing a charge of an atom embedded within a compound, if the compound were purely ionic. For example, H2O is a covalent compound; if it were ionic, the hydrogens woul . . . View Full Definition

Own Occupation (Own Occur): Under this definition, an employee will be considered disabled only if s/he is unable to perform the duties of his or her occupation.

Overspeed Condition: A condition of the propeller operating system in which the propeller is operating above the RPM for which the governor control is set. This causes the propeller blades to be in a lower angle . . . View Full Definition

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