Oxidizing Agent (Noun)
Meaning
A substance that oxidizes another substance.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent used in the production of plastics and detergents.
- The oxidizing agent in the chemical reaction was hydrogen peroxide, which broke down into water and oxygen.
- Ozone is a naturally occurring oxidizing agent in the atmosphere, protecting life on Earth from the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
- The fire prevention system used a non-toxic oxidizing agent to deprive the fire of oxygen and extinguish the flames.
- Potassium dichromate is a powerful oxidizing agent often used in analytical chemistry and laboratory settings.