oxidizing compound

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• Oxidizing — Oxidize Ox i*dize ([o^]ks [i^]*d[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Oxidized} ([o^]ks [i^]*d[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Oxidizing}.] (Chem.) To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent. Specifically: (a) To… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• oxidizing agent — A compound which gives up oxygen easily, removes hydrogen from another compound, or attracts electrons …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• organosulfur compound — ▪ chemical compound Introduction also spelled  organosulphur compound , also called  organic sulfur compound   a subclass of organic substances that contain sulfur and that are known for their varied occurrence and unusual properties. They are… …   Universalium

• chemical compound — Introduction  any substance composed of identical molecules consisting of atoms (atom) of two or more chemical elements (chemical element).       All the matter in the universe is composed of the atoms of more than 100 different chemical elements …   Universalium

• coordination compound — Chem. complex (def. 10). Also called coordination complex. * * * ▪ chemistry Introduction  any of a class of substances with chemical structures in which a central metal atom is surrounded by nonmetal atoms or groups of atoms, called ligands… …   Universalium

• organometallic compound — ▪ chemical compound Introduction  any member of a class of substances containing at least one metal to carbon bond in which the carbon is part of an organic group. Organometallic compounds constitute a very large group of substances that have… …   Universalium

• Nitro compound — The structure of the nitro group Nitro compounds are organic compounds that contain one or more nitro functional groups ( NO2). They are often highly explosive, especially when the compound contains more than one nitro group and is impure. The… …   Wikipedia

• HAZMAT Class 5 Oxidizing Agents and Organic Peroxides — An oxidizer is a chemical that readily yields oxygen in reactions, thereby causing or enhancing combustion.DivisionsDivision 5.1: OxidizersAn oxidizer is a material that may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause or enhance the combustion of other… …   Wikipedia

• nitric acid — oxidizing chemical compound that also contains nitrogen …   English contemporary dictionary

• metallurgy — metallurgic, metallurgical, adj. metallurgically, adv. metallurgist /met l err jist/ or, esp. Brit., /meuh tal euhr jist/, n. /met l err jee/ or, esp. Brit., /meuh tal euhr jee/, n. 1. the technique or science of working or heating metals so as… …   Universalium

• oxidation–reduction reaction — ▪ chemical reaction Introduction also called  redox reaction        any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a participating chemical species changes. The term covers a large and diverse body of processes. Many oxidation– reduction… …   Universalium