oxidant

noun

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

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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

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

oxidant

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