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oxidizing agent [′äk·sə‚dīz·iŋ ‚ā·jənt] (chemistry) Compound that gives up oxygen easily, removes hydrogen from another compound, or attracts negative electrons. Also known as oxidant. 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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| A spray of sodium carbonate, bicarbonate, and trace amounts of one of the iron-ligand catalysts, followed by a spray of the oxidizing agent tertiary butyl hydroperoxide, killed all spores in tests with the bacterium Bacillus atrophaeus, the scientists reported in Pittsburgh last month at the Society of Environmental Journalists annual meeting (see http://www. The combustible materials include the endotracheal tube, tonsillar tissue, necrotic charred tissue, and suture materials; the ignition source is the electrosurgical device; and the oxidizing agent is nitrous oxide and/or oxygen. The clay/water relationship, as well as the use of water as a bond, coolant and oxidizing agent must also be factored into the processing of system sand. |
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