oxidant

Examples

• All

• The reactivity of the soil is probably due to powerful oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide.

  Academic text (1994)

• During the village study, the test group received mixed-oxidant disinfectant solution, narrow-necked plastic water storage bottles, and hygiene education.

  Academic text (1998)

• Sodium hypochlorite is an oxidant with a high basic pH.

  Academic text (1998)

• As shown in the above reactions, oxidants are continually consumed in the process and consequently must be replaced.

  Academic text (1996)

• PV cells can also provide the power for mixed-oxidant disinfection systems.

  Academic text (1998)

• Another photo-oxidant, ozone, is possibly the most damaging of all air pollutants derived from human activity.

  Academic text (1996)

• Both plants were able to consistently comply with current disinfection by-products regulations for total oxidants.

  Academic text (1998)

• Along with ozone and oxides of nitrogen, peroxides and free radicals are oxidants, which are highly corrosive.

  Academic text (1996)

• Standards on particulates, sulfur oxides, oxidants, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides have been promulgated.

  Academic text (1992)

• Sodium hypochlorite is a common oxidant used in disinfectants because it can accept electrons easily.

Synonyms

O

oxidizer

vsoxidant

• Specialized

3 7.4

A chemical that helps something burn by giving oxygen

specifies causing oxidation by accepting electrons rather than merely supporting it

O

oxidizing agent

vsoxidant

• Specialized

5.9

A substance that makes another substance lose electrons during a chemical reaction

has identical meaning but is a shorter, more general technical term

Antonyms

R

reductant

• Specialized

9.1

A chemical that gives electrons to another substance during a reaction

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology