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oxidant

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ox·i·dant  (ks-dnt)
n.
A substance that oxidizes another substance; an oxidizing agent.
[French oxidant, present participle of oxider, to oxidize, from oxide, oxide; see oxide.]
oxidant [ˈɒksɪdənt]
n
(Chemistry) a substance that acts or is used as an oxidizing agent Also called (esp in rocketry) oxidizer
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Noun1.oxidant - a substance that oxidizes another substanceoxidant - a substance that oxidizes another substance
oxidiser, oxidizer, oxidizing agent
chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions
hydrogen peroxide, peroxide - a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
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