Definition von oxidants im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
are the byproduct of cell metabolism and occur naturally in every person at every age Oxidants sometimes overwhelm the normal supply of antioxidants An imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants can affect health Oxidants are at the root of many diseases including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and strokes
Chemicals, which provide oxygen and accept an electron in an oxidation-reduction reaction Free chlorine and chloramines are oxidants, which are widely used for disinfection
A chemical compound (usually oxygen) that reacts with a fuel to create heat or power through chemical conversion in processes such as burning or electrochemistry search
A very qualitative term which includes any and all trace gases which have a greater oxidation potential than oxygen (for example O3, peroxyacetyl nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, organic peroxides, NO3, etc ) It is recommended that alternative, more definitive terms be used which define the specific oxidant of interest whenever possible (IUPAC 1997)