oxidant

noun

ox·​i·​dant ˈäk-sə-dənt How to pronounce oxidant (audio)
oxidant adjective

Examples of oxidant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along with the sheer abundance of anti oxidants and phytochemicals found in plant foods, high-fiber intake—from eating piles of beans and whole grains—promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2024 Generally, antioxidants balance out something called oxidants or free radicals, which are potentially harmful molecules. Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023 Researchers have found that there seems to be a higher level of oxidation, so oxidants and free radicals are being generated the longer smoke is in the air. Christopher T. Migliaccio, Fortune, 7 June 2023 Generally, antioxidants balance out something called oxidants or free radicals, which are potentially harmful molecules. Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for oxidant 

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Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxidant was in 1868

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“Oxidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidant. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

oxidant

noun
ox·​i·​dant ˈäk-səd-ənt How to pronounce oxidant (audio)
oxidant adjective
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