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On the metal surface, PMS and chloride ions (Cl⁻) are activated, producing highly reactive oxidants such as singlet oxygen and hypochlorous acid.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026 That stress, which arises from an excess of free radicals and a dearth of anti-oxidants, causes cells to stop working and thus eventually die.—New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026 Because such oxidants can react with and chemically alter organic compounds, the presence of lightning is of interest to astrobiologists seeking biosignatures on the Red Planet.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Dec. 2025 The superfood contains compounds that protect DNA by destroying oxidants, and eating a handful a day can help lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other conditions linked to obesity.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oxidant