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oxidizer, oxidant (s) (noun); oxidizers; oxidants (pl)
1. An agent that oxidizes: Hydrogen or peroxide are two different kinds of oxidisers or oxidants.
2. In space technology, a substance, usually containing oxygen, that supports the combustion reaction of rocket fuel: Both the fuel and oxidizer constitute a propellant.
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