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Oxidizer vs Oxidizes - What's the difference?

oxidizer | oxidizes |

As a noun oxidizer

is (chemistry) an oxidizing agent, especially one used to oxidize the fuel of a rocket or a fuel cell.

As a verb oxidizes is

(oxidize).

oxidizer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) An oxidizing agent, especially one used to oxidize the fuel of a rocket or a fuel cell.

    • oxidizes

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (oxidize)

    • oxidize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * oxidise (UK )

    Verb

  • (chemistry) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
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  • (chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
  • To coat something with an oxide.
  • To become oxidized.

    • Related terms

    * oxidizable * oxidization

    See also

    * corrode * rust