oxidant

The 'oxidant' will react with most organic materials and certain inorganic materials under the conditions of the test.

Superoxide acts as a reducing agent and helps produce other 'oxidants' through chemical reactions.

Species that cause oxidation are called 'oxidants' or oxidizing agents.

In general, the surface can be treated chemically, using solvents, 'oxidants' , strong acids, or bases.

Most of the 'oxidants' in cigarette smoke are not ordinary atoms or molecules, but ‘free radicals’.