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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.
Chlorine is also an oxidizer, so it helps to remove iron, hydrogen sulfide, and other minerals.
Fire: Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
Overall efficiencies range from 30 to 80 percent, depending on the fuel and oxidizer and on the basis for the calculation.
Rocket propellants come in two parts, fuel and oxidizer, which work together to keep an engine burning.
A third type, called a hybrid, combines a solid fuel with a liquid oxidizer.

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