NYT Dictionary

OXIDANT

/ˈɑksɪdənt/
NounOX-i-dantox-i-dant · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

an oxidizing agent

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French oxydant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

oxidizeroxidiser

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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