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oxidizer [′äk·sə‚dīz·ər] (aerospace engineering) A substance, not necessarily containing oxygen, that supports the combustion of a fuel or propellant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What could be more American than using fuel, oxidizer, and a fuse to mare a loud, smoky, or colorful explosion, or to propel a rocket into the sky? Developing a "scramjet" rocket engine capable of scooping its vital oxidizer from its own slipstream may well mark the way to a new generation of space launch vehicles. 1 user of perchlorate, said last week that water with 200 parts per billion of the rocket-fuel oxidizer is safe, and called the EPA's study seriously flawed. |
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