Definition
noun, plural: oxidizers
Any substance that has the ability to oxidize other substance.
Supplement
An oxidizing agent or oxidizer is a substance that accepts or receives electron from another substance, hence, is consequently reduced. Since it accepts electrons it is also called an electron acceptor.
Also called: oxidant, oxidizing agent.
See also: redox reaction.
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