a substance that oxidizes another substance
a substance that contains oxygen and that can react with another substance to produce a third material
a substance that tries to take electrons from nearby substances
The oxidant consumes the electrons in an electrochemical reaction. O2- and OH- are common oxidants in some fuel cells.
A chemical, such as oxygen, that consumes electrons in an electrochemical reaction.
A chemical compound (usually oxygen) that reacts with a fuel to create heat or power through chemical conversion in processes such as burning or electrochemistry. search
A substance containing oxygen that reacts chemically in air to produce a new substance; the primary ingredient of photochemical smog.
Compare? A substance containing oxygen that reacts chemically with other materials to produce new substances. Oxidants are the primary ingredients in smog.
A substance that causes oxidation.
A compound (such as oxygen itself) that oxidizes other compounds.
Compound that donate electrons to other compounds
Any gaseous material that can react with a fuel (either gas, dust or mist) to produce combustion. Oxygen in air is the most common oxidant.
A collective term for some of the primary constituents of photochemical smog.