oxidizer

[ ok-si-dahy-zer ]

nounChemistry.

Origin of oxidizer

1
First recorded in 1870–75; oxidize + -er1

Other words from oxidizer

  • an·ti·ox·i·diz·er, noun

Words Nearby oxidizer

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How to use oxidizer in a sentence

  • Also, dilute pyrogallol will luminesce with a dilute solution of oxidizer but not with a concentrated solution of oxidizer.

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British Dictionary definitions for oxidizer

oxidizer

oxidiser

/ (ˈɒksɪˌdaɪzə) /


noun
  1. an oxidant, esp a substance that combines with the fuel in a rocket engine

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