oxidant
/ˈɒksɪd(ə)nt
/noun
An oxidizing agent.Species that cause oxidation are called oxidants or oxidizing agents....
- Superoxide acts as a reducing agent and helps produce other oxidants through chemical reactions.
- The oxidant will react with most organic materials and certain inorganic materials under the conditions of the test.
Origin
Late 19th century: from French (modern French oxydant), present participle of oxider 'oxidize'.