oxidant

noun

ox·​i·​dant ˈäk-sə-dənt How to pronounce oxidant (audio)
: oxidizing agent
oxidant adjective

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Over several days of exposure to sunlight and oxidants, chemical reactions break down these dark compounds. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 On the metal surface, PMS and chloride ions (Cl⁻) are activated, producing highly reactive oxidants such as singlet oxygen and hypochlorous acid. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026 That stress, which arises from an excess of free radicals and a dearth of anti-oxidants, causes cells to stop working and thus eventually die. — New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026 In theory, areas with high concentrations of oxidants should experience more dust devil and storm activity and therefore more electrical discharges. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oxidant

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First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oxidant was in 1868

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“Oxidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidant. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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oxidant

noun
ox·​i·​dant ˈäk-səd-ənt How to pronounce oxidant (audio)
: oxidizing agent
oxidant adjective
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