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oxidizer

/ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪ.zər/

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noun

/ˈɒk.sɪ.daɪ.zər/C1formalscientific
  • ruВещество, которое вызывает или облегчает окисление другого вещества, часто путем принятия электронов или предоставления кислорода.

A substance that causes or facilitates oxidation in another substance, often by accepting electrons or providing oxygen.

  1. Oxidizing agentC1formalscientific

    A substance that gains electrons in a chemical reaction, causing another substance to be oxidized.

    ruОкислитель

    • Hydrogen peroxide is a common oxidizer used in cleaning.
    • Rocket fuel often requires a strong oxidizer to burn.
    • The chemist carefully measured the oxidizer for the experiment.

    Synonymsoxidant

    Antonymsreducing agent

Forms
  • oxidizers plural form
  • oxidizers' possessive plural form
  • oxidizer's possessive singular form