ˈoxidizer
Also oxy-.
[f. as prec. + -er1.]
1. A substance that oxidizes, or gives off oxygen to, another; an oxidizing agent. spec. one used to support the combustion of fuel in a rocket engine or fuel cell.
| 1875 H. C. Wood Therap. (1879) 575 Chromic acid is a very active oxidizer. 1883 Hardwich's Photogr. Chem. (ed. Taylor) 257 Experiments performed with various oxidizers. 1950 Sci. News XV. 78 Liquid fluorine could be used as an ‘oxidiser’ with suitable fuels, but great care is needed when handling this liquid. 1952, etc. [see fuel n. 3 c]. 1973 Daily Tel. 3 Aug. 34/3 Like all rocket engines they use a fuel, monomethyl hydroazine, and an oxydiser, nitrogen tetroxide. |
2. A workman employed in making ‘oxidized silver’: see oxidized.
| 1884 Birmingham Daily Post 23 Feb. 3/4 Gilders.—Wanted an experienced Parcel Gilder and Oxydiser. |