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oxidizing agent

British

noun

chem a substance that oxidizes another substance, being itself reduced in the process. Common oxidizing agents are oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and ferric salts Compare reducing agent

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He added they suspected a strong oxidizing agent might have gotten into the water causing the oxygen levels to rise sharply, which can harm fish.

From Reuters

Sodium nitrate is listed online as an oxidizing agent and is known to preserve foods.

From Fox News

Several powerful oxidizing agents have been generated using light excitation, but strong reductants have been more difficult to produce.

From Nature

Agents reported finding hand-drawn schematics and component parts of a destructive device, including flammable liquids, oxidizing agents and circuit boards.

From Washington Times

The FBI reported finding hand-drawn schematics and component parts of a destructive device at Climo’s home in August, including flammable liquids, oxidizing agents and circuit boards, according to a criminal complaint.

From Seattle Times

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