oxidizer
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Liquid-fuel rockets, on the other hand, can be cycled on and off and combine an oxidizer, like cryogenic liquid oxygen, often with liquid hydrogen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Hydroxyl plays a key role in the atmosphere as its primary oxidizer.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026
City officials said the process of delivering the oxidizer sparked the explosions.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 30, 2023
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 ● May 25, 2023
A rocket solves this problem by carrying everything it needs with it, not only fuel but also the oxidizer needed to mix with the fuel and cause it to burn.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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