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“oxidizing agent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔksidɑ̃/

Example

L'oxydant a réagi avec le métal.

The oxidizing agent reacted with the metal.

Illustration for oxydant (oxidizing agent)

How to say “oxidizing agent” in French

“Oxidizing agent” in French is oxydant.

A reactive partner that pulls another substance toward a more oxidized state.

Full entry for oxydant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with oxydant

Un oxydant peut accélérer le brunissement des fruits.

An oxidizing agent can accelerate the browning of fruits.

Tips for using oxydant

  • In chemistry, un oxydant can oxidize another substance by accepting electrons, so it need not contain oxygen.

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