Oxidizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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oxidizer

 

[ ˈɒksɪdaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical context

An oxidizer is a substance that facilitates the combustion of other materials. It provides oxygen or another oxidizing agent to support a chemical reaction, often resulting in the release of energy. Common examples include hydrogen peroxide and potassium nitrate.

Synonyms

oxidant, oxidizing agent

Examples of usage

  • Oxygen is a powerful oxidizer that supports combustion.
  • Nitrogen dioxide acts as an oxidizer in various industrial processes.
  • In fireworks, oxidizers are used to enhance the colors produced during the explosion.
  • An oxidizer can also contribute to the corrosion of metals.

Translations

Translations of the word "oxidizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oxidante

🇮🇳 ऑक्सीडाइज़र

🇩🇪 Oxidator

🇮🇩 oksidator

🇺🇦 окислювач

🇵🇱 utleniacz

🇯🇵 酸化剤

🇫🇷 oxydant

🇪🇸 oxidante

🇹🇷 oksitleyici

🇰🇷 산화제

🇸🇦 عامل مؤكسد

🇨🇿 oxidátor

🇸🇰 oxidant

🇨🇳 氧化剂

🇸🇮 oksidant

🇮🇸 oxíðandi

🇰🇿 тотығушы

🇬🇪 ოქსიდატორი

🇦🇿 oksidləşdirici

🇲🇽 oxidante

Etymology

The term 'oxidizer' is derived from the process of oxidation, which has its origins in the late 18th century. The word 'oxidation' itself comes from the French word 'oxygène', coined by Antoine Lavoisier in 1777, from Greek roots meaning 'acid-former'. Initially, oxidizers were seen primarily in the context of acids and their reactions with metals, illustrating the transformative processes in chemical reactions. Over time, the understanding of oxidizers expanded to include a variety of chemical substances that can supply oxygen, thereby supporting combustion and other oxidation reactions. The development of modern chemistry in the 19th and 20th centuries further clarified the role of oxidizers in various applications, from industrial processes to everyday products.