Noun
a substance that oxidizes another substance
Source: WordNetAs an oxidizing agent, it is incompatible with most organic and inorganic compounds. Source: Internet
Being a powerful oxidizing agent, nitric acid reacts violently with many non-metallic compounds, and the reactions may be explosive. Source: Internet
Because the chlorine is the one reduced, it is considered the electron acceptor, or in other words, induces oxidation in the sodium – thus the chlorine gas is considered the oxidizing agent. Source: Internet
Ce(IV) in ceric ammonium nitrate is a useful oxidizing agent. Source: Internet
Hydrogen peroxide is both an oxidizing agent and reducing agent. Source: Internet
Unlike permanganate ( MnOmain ), it is only a weak oxidizing agent. Source: Internet