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oxidiser

DEFINITIONS OF: oxidiser

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n a substance that oxidizes another substance

Synonyms:
oxidant, oxidizer, oxidizing agent
Types:
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
Type of:
chemical agent
an agent that produces chemical reactions
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