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What is an oxidizer?

What is an oxidizer? Here are some definitions.

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  1. (chemistry) An oxidizing agent, especially one used to oxidize the fuel of a rocket or a fuel cell.
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If the nitrogen-based oxidizer comes into contact with water or anything organic, it causes spontaneous combustion.
Currently, most rockets use a solid or liquid propellant that relies on a chemical reaction between fuel and oxidizer for thrust.
This engine, like other hybrids, uses nitrous oxide as liquid oxidizer, but uses paraffin rather than rubber as the engine's solid fuel.
The oxidizer used with hypergolic fuel is usually nitrogen tetroxide or nitric acid.
Because it is an oxidizer, benzoyl peroxide may bleach clothing or other linens.
Chlorine is also an oxidizer, so it helps to remove iron, hydrogen sulfide, and other minerals.

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