oxidizer
nounUK /ˈɒksɪdaɪzə/
US /ˈɑːksɪdaɪzər/
An oxidizer is a thing that helps other things burn or rust by giving them oxygen.
The rocket carries an oxidizer so its fuel can burn in space.
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2. A chemical that takes electrons from another substance in a reaction.
In this reaction, the oxidizer gains electrons while the metal loses them.
3. A substance used in rocket engines to make fuel burn without air.
Liquid oxygen is a common oxidizer in rocket engines.
4. An ingredient in products like bleach or hair dye that lightens color.
The hair dye contains an oxidizer that lightens the natural color.