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oxidiser

/ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪ.zə/

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noun

/ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪ.zə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вещество, которое вызывает окисление другого вещества, часто путем принятия электронов или предоставления кислорода.

A noun referring to a substance that causes another substance to undergo oxidation, often by accepting electrons or providing oxygen.

  1. Oxidizing agentC1formalscientific

    A substance that causes another substance to undergo oxidation by accepting electrons or adding oxygen.

    ruОкислитель

    • Hydrogen peroxide is a common oxidiser used in cleaning.
    • The rocket fuel requires a strong oxidiser to burn.
    • In the reaction, the oxidiser gains electrons from the reducing agent.

    Synonymsoxidant

    Antonymsreducing agent

Forms
  • oxidisers plural form
  • oxidisers' possessive plural form
  • oxidiser's possessive singular form