French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
oxydant
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔksidɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounoxidizing agent
Example
L'oxydant a réagi avec le métal.
The oxidizing agent reacted with the metal.
More examples
Un oxydant peut accélérer le brunissement des fruits.
An oxidizing agent can accelerate the browning of fruits.
Core concept
A reactive partner that pulls another substance toward a more oxidized state.
Similar words
agent oxydant: A substance that accepts electrons in a chemical reaction and causes oxidation.
agent de blanchiment: A chemical used to remove color from fabric or other surfaces.
peroxyde d'hydrogène: A compound containing hydrogen and oxygen, used for oxidation, bleaching, and disinfection.
eau de Javel: A household bleaching and disinfecting solution containing chlorine compounds.
Definition in French
Substance capable de provoquer l'oxydation d'une autre substance, soit en acceptant des électrons, soit en favorisant la réaction avec l'oxygène.
Word origin
The noun oxydant comes from the present participle of oxyder, a verb formed from oxygène and ultimately linked to Greek oxus, meaning sharp or acid.
Usage tips
- In chemistry, un oxydant can oxidize another substance by accepting electrons, so it need not contain oxygen.
Other meanings
- oxidizingadjective
Opposites
- antioxydantantioxidantnoun
Related words
- oxydationoxidationnoun
- oxydéoxidizedadjective