oxidizer
noun
ox·i·diz·er
ˈäk-sə-ˌdī-zər 
: oxidizing agent
especially
: one used to support the combustion of a rocket propellant
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These often have residual propellant, which means the stages explode on impact with the ground, while remaining fuel and oxidizer could harm people or animals.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The prep work for the maneuver began Friday when Blue Ghost’s fluid and propulsion systems were primed with a bi-propellant of fuel and oxidizer in the engines.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Prior to this test flight, the Starship spacecraft could hold about 1,200 metric tons (2.6 million pounds) of oxidizer and fuel, the company previously said.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
For next week's flight, Super Heavy and Starship combined will hold more than 10.5 million pounds of fuel and oxidizer.
—Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The prep work for the maneuver began Friday when Blue Ghost’s fluid and propulsion systems were primed with a bi-propellant of fuel and oxidizer in the engines.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Prior to this test flight, the Starship spacecraft could hold about 1,200 metric tons (2.6 million pounds) of oxidizer and fuel, the company previously said.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
For next week's flight, Super Heavy and Starship combined will hold more than 10.5 million pounds of fuel and oxidizer.
—Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Oxidizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidizer. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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