oxidizer
/ˈɑksɪdaɪzər/
noun
- A substance that supplies oxygen or another oxidizing agent to a chemical reaction, often used to support combustion.
- Rocket fuel requires an oxidizer, such as liquid oxygen, to burn in space.
- In a fire, the oxidizer is usually the oxygen in the air.
- The firefighter explained that the chemical was a strong oxidizer and could cause explosions.
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