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What is an oxidizer?

What is an oxidizer? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (chemistry) An oxidizing agent, especially one used to oxidize the fuel of a rocket or a fuel cell.
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Rocket propellants come in two parts, fuel and oxidizer, which work together to keep an engine burning.
Overall efficiencies range from 30 to 80 percent, depending on the fuel and oxidizer and on the basis for the calculation.
Let that dry for an elegant metal finish, or apply the patina topcoat or rapid rust oxidizer for a unique variety of aged finishes.
Fire: Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
A third type, called a hybrid, combines a solid fuel with a liquid oxidizer.
It is a very powerful acidic oxidizer which can ignite or explode on contact with many materials.

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