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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Hydroxyl plays a key role in the atmosphere as its primary oxidizer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Yuri Borisov, head of Roscosmos state space corporation, said the automatic safety system canceled the launch after registering a flaw in the oxidizer tank pressurization system.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

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

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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