I had an X-ray and scans that showed several torn ligaments. But I'd also damaged the soft pad of fat under my kneecap. Mr Hardy explained it was becoming trapped in the knee joint when I sat down. The cracking I could hear when I stood up was the lump of fat popping out of the joint.
Oxidizing agent. Home Â» Oxidizing agent. Definition. noun, plural: oxidizing agents. Any substance that has the ability to oxidize other substance. Supplement. An oxidizing agent is a substance that accepts or receives electron from another substance, hence, is consequently reduced. Since it accepts electrons it is also called an electron acceptor.
In the above reaction between hydrogen and oxygen gases, oxygen is the oxidizing agent. Oxygen is a good oxidizer in reactions. Further, hydrogen peroxide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, halogens, permanganate compounds, and Tollenâs reagent are some of the common oxidizing agents. Reducing Agent.