oxidant

UK
/ˈɒksɪdənt/
US
/ˈɑksɪdənt/

Translations

oxidantnoun
oxidants
pl
UK
/ˈɒksɪdənt/
US
/ˈɑksɪdənt/
oxydantEn chimie, substance oxydante.
The oxidant reacted with the metal in the solution.
L'oxydant a réagi avec le métal dans la solution.
Synonyms
oxidizing agent
electron acceptor
oxidantadjective
more oxidant
Comp.
most oxidant
Super.
UK
/ˈɒk.sɪ.dənt/
US
/ˈɑːk.sɪ.dənt/
Functions attributively in scientific English (e.g., "oxidant stress").
oxydantEn chimie, s'emploie pour qualifier un agent ou une activité qui oxyde.
The researchers measured oxidant activity in the sample.
Les chercheurs ont mesuré l'activité oxydante dans l'échantillon.

Definitions

oxidantnoun
A substance that has the ability to oxidize other substances, meaning it can accept electrons from them.
In the chemical reaction, the oxidant played a crucial role in transferring electrons.
oxidantadjective
Relating to or acting as an oxidizing agent.
The researchers measured oxidant activity in the sample.