What does "oxidizing agent" mean?

Any substance that oxidizes, or receives electrons from, another; in so doing, it becomes reduced.

What is a synonym for "oxidizing agent"?

Common synonyms include: bleaches, oxidant, oxidiser, oxidizer, oxidizers, oxygen molecule.

noun

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Noun

1
Any substance that oxidizes, or receives electrons from, another; in so doing, it becomes reduced.
2
a substance that oxidizes another substance wordnet