oxidizer

American

[ok-si-dahy-zer] / ˈɒk sɪˌdaɪ zər /

noun

Chemistry.

oxidant.

oxidizer British

/ ˈɒksɪˌdaɪzə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

antioxidizer noun

Etymology

Origin of oxidizer

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

Example Sentences

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State news agency RIA-Novosti said the cause was failure of the pressurization system of the oxidizer tank of the central block of the rocket.

From Seattle Times

At around that time, a delivery driver arrived with 4,000 gallons of an unspecified oxidizer.

From Washington Times

Because so many different types of goods flow through Amazon’s warehouses, the company has designated sites for flammable, oxidizer and corrosive products.

From Seattle Times

At Sohae's main launch pad, crews appear to have completed modifications to the gantry tower, while work continues on a storage for fuel and oxidizer.

From Reuters

In contrast, liquid-fuel missiles use fuel and oxidizer pumped into a combustion chamber, which combust when mixed and burned.

From Washington Post

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