oxidiser

Definitions of oxidiser
  1. noun
    a substance that oxidizes another substance
    synonyms: oxidant, oxidizer, oxidizing agent
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    types:
    hydrogen peroxide, peroxide
    a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
    type of:
    chemical agent
    an agent that produces chemical reactions
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