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oxidant

noun ox·i·dant \ˈäk-sə-dənt\

Definition of OXIDANT

:  oxidizing agent
— oxidant adjective
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First Known Use of OXIDANT

1884
Medical Dictionary

oxidant

noun ox·i·dant \ˈäk-səd-ənt\

Medical Definition of OXIDANT

:  oxidizing agent
—oxidant adjective

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