oxidant

[ ok-si-duh nt ]
/ ˈɒk sɪ dənt /

noun

a chemical agent that oxidizes.
Also called oxidizer, oxidizing agent.

Origin of oxidant

First recorded in 1880–85; oxide + -ant

British Dictionary definitions for oxidant

oxidant
/ (ˈɒksɪdənt) /

noun

a substance that acts or is used as an oxidizing agent Also called (esp in rocketry): oxidizer

Medical definitions for oxidant

oxidant
[ ŏksĭ-dənt ]

n.

oxidizer