Definitions for "Oxidants"
Oxidizing chemicals (for example, ozone) found in the atmosphere.
A group of air pollutants that are strong oxidizing agents. Ozone and peroxyacetylnitrate are among the more important oxidants.
A molecule or atom that accepts electrons in an oxidation-reduction reaction.
Substances that combine with oxygen.
or oxygen-free radicals are unstable particles that are believed to cause the body to age. The more anti-oxidants a body has the less damage these free radicals can cause.
substances that cause oxidation.