How to Use oxidizing agent in a Sentence

oxidizing agent

noun
  • This is because chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent that can cause major tissue damage in the body.
    — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 27 Nov. 2023
  • However, fuel cells are often limited by how well their electrolytes can prevent electrons from leaking through them at the interface where the fuel and the oxidizing agent meet.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 16 May 2016
  • Similar oxidizing agents that may pose occupational health risks and wastewater issues akin to PP should be avoided.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The explosives contain heavy metals and oxidizing agents, some of which could pose harmful for residents’ health, according to a county news release issued Monday.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026

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